Frances Davis, born Frances Elizabeth Taylor, was an American dancer and actress. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, and the first African American ballerina to perform with the Paris Opera Ballet. Credited as Elizabeth Taylor, she had a role in the Off-Broadway productions of Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She was married to Miles Davis 1959-68.
Frances Davis has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Signature works include The Miles Davis Story, The Party, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
