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- Birth nameIvie Smith
- Ivie Anderson was born on July 10, 1904 in Gilroy, California, USA. She was an actress, known for The Hit Parade (1937), A Day at the Races (1937) and Corrina, Corrina (1994). She was married to Walter Collins and Marque Nea. She died on December 28, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesWalter Collins(1949 - December 28, 1949) (her death)Marque Nea(? - 1948) (divorced)
- She was a vocalist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra at the time of her appearance in A Day at the Races (1937). Her appearance has prompted speculation that the band playing in the movie are members of the Ellington orchestra.
- Vocalist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra from February 1931 to August 1942. Forced to leave the band due to chronic asthma.
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