Dolly Fox
Dolly Fox | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yolande Dolly Fox |
| Occupation(s) | actress, producer, philanthropist |
| Spouse | John Campbell (1991-1993; his death) |
| Children | Paris Campbell Grace |
| Parent(s) | Matthew M. Fox (father) Yolande Betbeze (mother) |
| Relatives | Cherif Guellal (stepfather) |
Yolande Dolly Fox Campbell, known professionally as Dolly Fox, is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Early life and family
[edit]Fox is the daughter of Matthew M. Fox, the former vice president of Universal Pictures, and Yolande Betbeze Fox, a singer and activist who was crowned Miss America 1951.[1][2][3] Her father died of a heart attack in 1964.[4]
Her mother purchased the Newton D. Baker House in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. from Michael Whitney Straight and Nina Gore Auchincloss and Fox spent the remainder of her childhood here, and in Paris and Los Angeles.[5] The mansion had previously been the residence of Jacqueline Kennedy after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963.[6]
As a child, Fox visited her maternal grandmother, Ethel Betbeze, in Point Clear, Alabama.[5]
Career
[edit]Fox performed as a stage actress in productions at the Red Mountain Theater Company in Birmingham, Alabama.[5] She also modeled and was an editor for Andy Warhol's magazine Interview.[5][7]
She is the founder and executive producer of Y.D. Fox Entertainment, a company that produces films, television shows, and stage productions.[8] She also runs a business mentoring youth pursuing the theater.[7] Fox serves as an advisory board member for the Felix Organization, a non-profit organization benefiting foster children in New York.[5][8] Fox is a member of the Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Screen Actors Guild.[8]
Fox produced a musical showcase fundraiser at The Cutting Room in New York City featuring performances by N'Kenge, Jahzara Martin, Darryl McDaniels, and Alexa Ray Joel.[8]
In 2019, Fox served as a judge for the Miss Alabama pageant in Birmingham.[5]
In June 2024, she joined the producing team for the Broadway play Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Fox married the American blues musician John Campbell in 1991.[9] Her husband died in 1993.[10] She has one daughter, Yolande Paris Campbell Grace.[10]
Fox lives in New York City.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Bernstein, Adam (2016-02-26). "Yolande Betbeze Fox, a Miss America who rebelled, dies at 87". Washington Post. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ Tauber, Michelle; Neill, Mike; Russell, Lisa; Fowler, Joanne; Dam, Julie; Tresniowski, Alex; Miller, Samantha; Dougherty, Steve; Yu, Ting (October 16, 2000). "American Beauties: 80 Years". People.
- ^ Sinclair, Rachel (September 9, 2014). "Yolande Betbeze Fox: Alabama's first Miss America reflects on title more than 60 years later". al.
- ^ Staff (June 3, 1964). "Matthew M. Fox, an Executive In Movies and TV, Dead at 53; Vice President of Universal at 25, He Was 'Economic Godfather of Indonesia'". The New York Times. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Crain, Abbey (June 6, 2019). "68 years ago, Miss America refused to take swimsuit photos. Now her daughter is judging Miss Alabama". al.
- ^ Staff (December 7, 1975). "Mrs. Onassis, 'Gracious Full of Pep,' D.C. Socialite Says". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Harvey, Alec (December 8, 2019). "Stars, including Alabama luminaries, come out for 'Rockers on Broadway'".
- ^ a b c d e Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Y. Dolly Fox Joins Producing Team For DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "Yolande Betbeze Fox". www.thetimes.com. August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "John Campbell, 41, Guitarist and Singer". The New York Times. June 17, 1993 – via NYTimes.com.