Barbara McNair

Actor

Born: March 4, 1934
Died: April 4, 2007 (age 73)
From: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Barbara Jean McNair (March 4, 1934 – February 4, 2007) was an African-American singer and actress. Born Barbara Joan McNair in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's TV show Talent Scouts, which led to bookings at The Purple Onion and the Cocoanut Grove. She soon…

Filmography (13)

Neon Signs (1996)
Grace
Fatal Charm (1990)
English Teacher
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989)
Self
The Organization (1971)
Valerie Tibbs
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)
Valerie Tibbs
Change of Habit (1969)
Sister Irene Hawkins
The Lonely Profession (1969)
Donna Travers
Venus in Furs (1969)
Rita
Stiletto (1969)
Ahn Dessie
If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968)
Lily
Rowan & Martin at the Movies (1968)
Self
The Unkissed Bride (1966)
Herself
Spencer's Mountain (1963)
Graduation Singer (uncredited)