Actor
Ellen Holly
Born January 16, 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USADied December 5, 20236 films
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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First watchSchool Daze19885.7as Odrie McPhersonFraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.View filmFilmography
6 films as actor- 200210,000 Black Men Named GeorgeSelena Frey
- 1988School DazeOdrie McPherson
- 1985High School NarcMrs. Robbins
- 1978Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air ForceAmy
- 1974King LearRegan
- 1959Take a Giant StepThe Girl in the Bar