Acting
Hadda Brooks
EN cinema · 5 credits
Born
29 October 1916
Died
21 November 2002 (aged 86)
Birthplace
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as Queen of the Boogie · Hattie L. Hapgood
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.
Known for
Filmography
The Thirteenth Floor
EN · 19997.1
as Lounge Piano Player
The Bad and the Beautiful
EN · 19527.3
as Piano Player (uncredited)
In a Lonely Place
EN · 19507.6
as Singer
Out of the Blue
EN · 19476.5
as Herself