Jeni Le Gon
Jeni LeGon (born Jennie Ligon; August 14, 1916 – December 7, 2012), also credited as Jeni Le Gon, was an American dancer, dance instructor, and actress. She was one of the first African-American women to establish a solo career in tap dance.
Acted in
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema
2007
as Herself
Bright Road
1953
Somebody Loves Me
1952
as Singer
Amos 'n' Andy
1951
as Daphne Jackson (uncredited)
I Shot Jesse James
1949
as Veronica, Cynthy's Maid
Easter Parade
1948
as Essie (uncredited)
Hi-De-Ho
1947
as Minnie
Stormy Weather
1943
as Dancer (uncredited)
I Walked with a Zombie
1943
as Dancer
My Son, The Hero
1943
as Lambie
Arabian Nights
1942
as Dresser
Take My Life
1942
as Helen Stanley
Sundown
1941
as Miriami
Glamour for Sale
1940
as Maid (uncredited)
While Thousands Cheer
1940
as Myra
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
1940
as Annie
Double Deal
1939
as Nita
Fools for Scandal
1938
as Specialty
The Adventurous Blonde
1937
as Maid (uncredited)
Ali Baba Goes to Town
1937
as Specialty Dancer
Hi-De-Ho
1937
as Deacon's Wife (uncredited)
Dishonour Bright
1936
as Cabaret Dancer
Hooray for Love
1935
as Ballerina