Carol Doda
Actress and dancer; famous striptease performer
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
November 9th, 2015
9 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A celebrated actress and dancer, gained prominence during the 1960s as a pioneering figure in the striptease movement. Doda became the first entertainer to perform a topless act in a nightclub in San Francisco, specifically at the Condor Club. This performance garnered significant media attention and contributed to the changing perceptions of erotic entertainment. Her career spanned several decades, during which she appeared in television shows and films, cementing her status as an influential figure in live entertainment. Later years included various performances and appearances in different venues across the United States.
First topless performer at the Condor Club
Appeared in television shows during the 1960s
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