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Yolanda King

Actor

Yolanda King

Born November 17, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, USADied May 15, 20078 films

Yolanda Denise King (November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007) was an American activist, actress and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She was also known for her artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking. Her childhood experience was greatly influenced by her father's highly public and influential activism.

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Hopscotch posterFirst watchHopscotch19807.0as Coffee Shop ManagerWhen CIA operative Miles Kendig deliberately lets KGB agent Yaskov get away, his boss threatens to retire him. Kendig beats him to it, however, destroying his own records and traveling to…View film

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8 films as actor
  1. 1999The Secret PathMs. Evelyn
  2. 1999Selma, Lord, SelmaMiss Bright
  3. 1999Our Friend, MartinChristine King (voice)
  4. 1996Ghosts of MississippiReena Evers
  5. 1996America's DreamMrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
  6. 1991Talkin' Dirty After DarkMother
  7. 1981Death of a ProphetBetty
  8. 1980HopscotchCoffee Shop Manager