Amanda Randolph

Biography

Amanda E. Randolph was a trailblazing American actress and singer who made history as the first African-American performer to star in a regularly scheduled network television show, appearing in DuMont's The Laytons. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she began her career at 14 playing piano and organ in Cleveland, Ohio. Her musical talents led to recordings with Vocalstyle company of Cincinnati, where she showcased her skills as both performer and composer.