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My Take
Lillian Randolph is the sort of name I think deserves far more remembrance than she gets. Working from the 1930s almost until her death in 1980, across radio, film, and television in hundreds of roles, she built a career through sheer endurance in an era that gave Black actresses very little room. I admire performers who anchor stories from the supporting margins, and her longevity speaks to a craft that never depended on top billing. She helped lay groundwork that later generations now stand on. To me she is a quiet pillar of American entertainment history worth honoring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lillian Randolph
- Name (Japanese)
- リリアン・ランドルフ
- Reading
- りりあん・らんどるふ
- Born
- December 14, 1898 – September 12, 1980
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / voice actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian%20Randolph
Frequently asked questions
When was Lillian Randolph born?
December 14, 1898 – September 12, 1980.
Where is Lillian Randolph from?
Lillian Randolph is from Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
What does Lillian Randolph do?
Lillian Randolph works as actor, singer, television actor, voice actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.