Simms, Hilda (1920–1994)
Simms, Hilda (1920–1994)
African-American stage and screen actress. Born Hilda Moses, April 15, 1920, in Minneapolis, MN; died Feb 6, 1994, in Buffalo, NY; m. Richard Angarola (div.).
Made stage debut in St. Paul in Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1937); made NY debut in Three's a Family (1944); probably best remembered for performance in the title role in Anna Lucasta (1944), which ran for 2 years; other plays include The Cool World, The Gentle People, Tambourines to Glory and The Madwoman of Chaillot; had her own radio program, "Ladies' Day with Hilda Simms" (1954–57); on tv, had recurring role on "The Nurses" (1962); films include The Joe Louis Story.
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