Olga James

Olga James
Born (1929-02-16) February 16, 1929 (age 95)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other namesOlga James Adderley
Olga Adderley-Chandler
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Spouses
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    (m. 1962; died 1975)​
  • Len Chandler

Olga James (born February 16, 1929) is an American singer and actress best known for her role in the film Carmen Jones (1954). Her later acting credits include a role in the Broadway musical Mr. Wonderful and a recurring role on The Bill Cosby Show.

James was married to first husband, jazz musician Julian "Cannonball" Adderley from 1962 until his death in 1975[1] and second husband, folk musician, Len Chandler until his death in 2023.[2]

  1. ^ "Jazz Musician Adderley Dies". The Parsons Sun. Parsons, Kansas. Associated Press. 8 August 1975.
  2. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (September 14, 2023). "Len Chandler, early fixture of the folk revival, at 88". Boston Globe. pp. C10.