Ellen Holly
Born January 16, 1931 (Age: 95)
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Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Ellen Virginia Holly (January 16, 1931 – December 5, 2023) was an American actress. Beginning her career on stage in the late 1950s, Holly was perhaps best known for her role as Carla Gray–Hall on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Holly is noted as the first African American to appear on daytime television in a leading role.
Ellen Virginia Holly (January 16, 1931 – December 5, 2023) was an American actress. Beginning her career on stage in the late 1950s, Holly was perhaps best known for her role as Carla Gray–Hall on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Holly is noted as the first African American to appear on daytime television in a leading role.
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Filmography
10,000 Black Men Named George
2002
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as Selena Frey
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Age: 71
School Daze
1988
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as Odrie McPherson
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Age: 57
High School Narc
1985
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as Mrs. Robbins
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Age: 54
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
1978
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as Amy
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Age: 47
King Lear
1974
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as Regan
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Age: 43
Take a Giant Step
1959
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as The Girl in the Bar
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Age: 28