Toto Bissainthe

Actor

Born April 2, 1934 in Cap-Haïtien, Haïti

Toto Bissainthe was a Haitian actress and singer known for her innovative blend of traditional Vodou and rural themes and music with contemporary lyricism and arrangements. Born in Cap-Haïtien in 1934, she left Haiti at an early age to pursue her acting studies abroad.

Filmography

The Man by the Shore

Camille

Haitian Corner

Mother

Toto Bissainthe

Self

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

Soeur Marie Joseph de Cluny

Black Girl

Diouana (voice)

Checkerboard

Bessie Vance