Mary Bond Davis
BornJune 3, 1958
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, dancer

Mary Bond Davis (born June 3, 1958) is a singer, actor, and dancer from Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her performance as Motormouth Maybelle in the 2002 Broadway run of Hairpsray.

Biography

Davis began her career at the age of 15 singing with different bands. She was a member of The Young Americans from 1974 to 1976, and appeared with them on The Bing Crosby Christmas Show.[1][2]

In 1980, Davis auditioned for Ain't Misbehavin', which traveled throughout the United States and Canada, and in 1982, spent a year with the world tour of Ain't Misbehavin'.[3]

Davis' most memorable film appearance is in Eddie Murphy's Coming To America.[4] Additional film credits include Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling; The Art Of Dying; Hook; Jeffrey; New York Minute; and Romance and Cigarettes.

Davis was in the original cast of the Broadway shows Mail, Jelly's Last Jam, Marie Christine, and Hairspray.[5]

She is a three-time winner of the Drama-Logue Award (Get Happy, Shout Up A Morning, A...My Name Is Alice).[6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.metropolitanroom.com/component/content/article/16-past-shows/56-mary-bond-davis%5B%5D
  2. ↑ "Harlans ~ the Nevermore". Archived from the original on 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  3. ↑ "Mary Bond Davis to Appear at the After Party Tonight 5/15 at Laurie Beechman".
  4. ↑ "Mary Bond Davis Filmography". Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  5. ↑ "Harlans ~ the Nevermore". Archived from the original on 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  6. ↑ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mary_Bond_Davis_Goes_Solo_at_Dannys_Saturday_Nights_at_11_20060219 Mary Bond Davis Goes Solo at Dannys Saturday Nights at 11].]
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