Jonelle Allen (born July 18, 1944) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Born in New York City, Allen grew up in Harlem's Sugar Hill among neighbors that included Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, and Johnny Hodges, all of whom had an influence on her career choice. She made her Broadway debut at the age of six in "The Wisteria Trees", Joshua Logan's Americanized adaptation of "The Cherry Orchard" starring Helen Hayes. Wikipedia
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