Marie Bryant, born on November 6, 1917, in Meridian, Mississippi, was an American dancer and singer. At age ten, she began performing imitations of Josephine Baker at her local church. In 1934, Bryant made her professional debut with Louis Armstrong at the Grand Terrace Café in Chicago, becoming a regular performer in the city's entertainment venues. She later collaborated with Lionel Hampton and Duke Ellington, touring extensively and appearing in notable productions such as Jump For Joy (1941) and Beggar’s Holiday (1946). Bryant also worked as a dance instructor for prominent actors including Marlon Brando and Gene Kelly. In the 1970s, she directed the Marie Bryant Dance Studios. Her singles include "Mary's Lamb / Noisy Spring" (1954) and "Don't Touch My Nylon" (1961). Marie Bryant passed away on May 23, 1978, in Los Angeles, California.
