Frances Davis

BIOGRAPHY

Frances Davis, born Frances Elizabeth Taylor, was an American dancer and actress. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, and the first African American ballerina to perform with the Paris Opera Ballet. Credited as Elizabeth Taylor, she had a role in the Off-Broadway productions of Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She was married to Miles Davis 1959-68.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

28 September 1929

Death Day

17 November 2018

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Elizabeth Taylor, Frances Taylor