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 Who was considered for Lady Sings the Blues?

Diahann Carroll
An early contender to play the brilliantly talented Billie Holliday.
Actor who got the part: Diana Ross

Lola Falana
One of the handful of early contenders to play Billie Holiday.
Actor who got the part: Diana Ross

Levi Stubbs
The lead singer of the Four Tops was a favorite to play "Louis McKay" but the group was on concert tour at the time.
Actor who got the part: Billy Dee Williams

Cicely Tyson
The magnificent actress was an early contender to play Billie Holiday.
Actor who got the part: Diana Ross



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