Sakunah DeLaney
Portrait of actress and entertainer Sakunah DeLaney. Label on back: "Sakunah DeLaney (Fanny) is a multi-faceted entertainer who directs, teaches drama with the Detroit Council of the Arts, appears in feature films, radio and television, and also works as a fashion commentator. She is currently performing with the Crossroads Production Company in 'Cinderella' and 'One for the road.' Her many roles have included: song stylist in 'Cole Porter at the Book,' Mrs. Bruchinski in 'Division Street,' Dorothy in 'Women here are no different,' Medea in 'Medea,' Sis Moore in 'Amen corner,' Melba in 'The me nobody knows,' Mother in 'Breakfast past noon,' and many more. Ms. DeLaney is also a noted jazz vocalist and poetess." Handwritten on back: "Fanny, Sakunah Delaney."
- Resource ID:
- hk000665
- Subject:
- DeLaney, Sakunah
- African American actresses
- African American entertainers
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
- Department:
- E. Azalia Hackley Collection
- Location:
- Biography--DeLaney, Sakunah
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.