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Movie
Acting
Ellen Holly
- Born
- Died
- (aged 92)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 9 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10,000 Black Men Named George Film | Selena Frey |
| 1988 | School Daze Film | Odrie McPherson |
| 1985 | High School Narc Film | Mrs. Robbins |
| 1978 | Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force Film | Amy |
| 1974 | King Lear Film | Regan |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Regan (1 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Hostess (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Take a Giant Step Film | The Girl in the Bar |
| 1952 | Guiding Light TV | Judge Frances Collier (1 ep) |