Stormé DeLarverie

Stormé DeLarverie

Biography

Stormé DeLarverie (December 24, 1920 - May 24, 2014) was a biracial American drag king entertainer and later bouncer, remembered as a gay civil rights icon and the "Rosa Parks of the gay community". According to some eyewitnesses, her scuffle with the police was the spark that ignited the Stonewall riots.

Known For: Acting

Birthday: 1920-12-24

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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