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Carol Speed

Acting Born Mar 14, 1945 Bakersfield, California, USA 16 credits

Biography

Carol Speed was an African-American actress best known for her roles in blaxploitation films of the 1970s. After retiring from acting, she became the author of many books.

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Known for

Sanford and Son

as Crystal Simpson

The Paul Lynde Show

as Laverne
Film

The New Centurions

as Martha

The Repair Shop

as Abby Williams

Full filmography

  • Sanford and Son (1972) as Crystal Simpson
  • Julia (1968) as Clara Dormin
  • The Paul Lynde Show (1972) as Laverne
  • The New Centurions (1972) as Martha
  • The Mack (1973) as Lulu
  • The Big Bird Cage (1972) as Mickie
  • Black Samson (1974) as Leslie
  • Disco Godfather (1979) as Noel
  • The Dynamite Brothers (1974) as Sarah
  • Love Hate Love (1971) as Secretary
  • Bummer (1973) as Janyce
  • Getting Away from It All (1972) as Town Clerk
  • Abby (1974) as Abby Williams
  • The Girls of Huntington House (1973) as Marlene
  • The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children (1970) as (uncredited)
  • Savage! (1973) as Amanda Cavanagh