Olga James, the singer, actress and nightclub performer who portrayed the jilted sweetheart of Harry Belafonte's character in the landmark Otto Preminger-directed film musical Carmen Jones ...

Best Actor in a Musical: Damon Evans was nominated but did not win. Best Actress in a Musical: Wilhelmenia Fernandez won. Best Actress in a Musical: Sharon Benson was nominated but did not win.

Olga James, a talented singer and actress best known for her role in the 1954 film Carmen Jones, passed away at the age of 95 ...