Her claim to fame, however, was at age 19 in Paris where she performed nude, dancing at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees.
The central character was a lecherous fireman, who had subliminal surreal thoughts about the nude dancers from the stage show he had just watched.
The gag tied up sidewalk traffic during their appearance.
The final awards will be made at the Academy banquet March 16.
Josephine Baker during a 'concours d'elegance' in Europe, 1935.
Josephine Baker was also bisexual and had relationships with several women including Clara Smith.