Josephine Baker Story, The

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker was born poor, but achieved fame and fortune through her sizzlingly exotic and erotic performances. Starting life on the American Vaudeville circuit, success takes Josephine to Paris where her semi-nude dancing causes an international sensation. Through her marriages to an Italian pseudo-count and orchestra leader, to her bond with army officer Sydney Williams, Josephine's life is a roller coaster ride of love and rejection from both her lovers and her country. But semi-nude, or head-to-toes in sequins; in battle fatigues or rags – her beauty and ambition ensured that Josephine Baker will always be remembered as the first, and possibly most loved, truly international star.

Role	Credit
Cast:	Louis Gossett Jr. , Lynn Whitfield

Golden Globe Awards

1992 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- Josephine Baker Story, The
- Lynn Whitfield
1992 Winner

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Josephine Baker Story, The
- Louis Gossett Jr.
1992 Nominee

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Josephine Baker Story, The