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Sheila Guyse

Sheila Guyse

Actor

Born July 14, 1925 in Forest, Mississippi, USA

Died December 28, 2013

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The talented and beautiful Sheila Guyse was a beloved figure on stage and screen during the Dorothy Dandridge era. Some critics believed she was a superior actress to Dandridge, suggesting that if Sheila had pursued a career in Hollywood, she could have rivaled her. She starred in three independent Black films—"Boy, What A Girl," "Sepia Cinderella," and "Miracle In Harlem"—delivering outstanding performances in each.

Despite lacking formal acting training, Guyse's talent was undeniable. She appeared in numerous stage productions, including the long-running "Lost in the Stars" and "Finian's Rainbow." Her singing voice matched her beauty—divine, sweet, and pleasing to the ear, whether performing jazz, pop, or gospel.

Popular throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Sheila graced the covers of magazines such as Jet, Ebony, Our World, and many others, consistently receiving glowing reviews.

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The Green Pastures TV Movie1959Zeba

The Green Pastures TV Movie1957Zeba

The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar Poster

The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar TV Series1957Self

Harlem Follies of 1949 Poster

Harlem Follies of 1949 Feature Film1950

Miracle in Harlem Poster

Miracle in Harlem Feature Film1948Julie Weston

Boy! What a Girl! Poster

Boy! What a Girl! Feature Film1947Francine Cummings

Sepia Cinderella Poster

Sepia Cinderella Feature Film1947Barbara

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