Rolle, Esther (1920–1998)
Rolle, Esther (1920–1998)
African-American actress. Born Nov 8, 1920, in Pompano Beach, FL; died Nov 17, 1998, in Los Angeles, CA; sister of Rosanna Carter (actress) and Estelle Evans (1906–1985, actress).
Had recurring role of Florida Evans on "Maude" (1972–74) and "Good Times" (1974); films include The Mighty Quinn, Driving Miss Daisy, Rosewood and Down in the Delta.
More From encyclopedia.com
Meryl Streep , Streep, Meryl
Nationality: American. Born: Mary Louise Streep in Summit, New Jersey, 22 June 1949. Education: Attended Bernardsville High School, New… Esther Rolle , Rolle, Esther 1922–
Actress
Esther Rolle is best remembered by many people for her portrayal of the sympathetic but strict mother of three on the 197… Loretta Devine , Devine, Loretta 1953–
Actress
Soft-spoken, dreamy-eyed Loretta Devine is a big-boned beauty who is instrumental in changing the way African American… Judi Dench , Nationality: British. Born: Judith Olivia Dench, York, England, 9 December 1934. Family: Married Michael Williams, 5 February 1971; children: Tara Cr… Emma Thompson , Thompson, Emma 1959-
PERSONAL
Born April 15, 1959, in London, England; daughter of Eric (a director) and Phyllida (an actress) Thompson; sister of So… WINSLET, Kate , WINSLET, Kate 1975–
PERSONAL
Full name, Kate Elizabeth Winslet; born October 5, 1975, in Reading, Berkshire, England; daughter of Roger (an actor) an…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Rolle, Esther (1920–1998)