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Carol Speed

Acting Born Mar 14, 1945 Bakersfield, California, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1968–1979
12 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Carol Speed works in acting. Born March 14, 1945 in Bakersfield, California, USA. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Sanford and Son

as Crystal Simpson

Julia

as Clara Dormin

The Paul Lynde Show

as Laverne
Film

The New Centurions

as Martha
Film

The Mack

as Lulu
Film

The Big Bird Cage

as Mickie

The Repair Shop

as Abby Williams

Frequent co-stars

George C. Scott 1 shared title
Stacy Keach 1 shared title
Jane Alexander 1 shared title
Scott Wilson 1 shared title
Rosalind Cash 1 shared title
Erik Estrada 1 shared title
Clifton James 1 shared title
Richard E. Kalk 1 shared title
James B. Sikking 1 shared title
Isabel Sanford 1 shared title

Career timeline

Disco Godfather
Black SamsonThe Dynamite BrothersAbby
The MackBummerThe Girls of Huntington HouseSavage!
Sanford and SonThe Paul Lynde ShowThe New CenturionsThe Big Bird CageGetting Away from It All
Love Hate Love
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Julia

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • 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
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  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Carol Speed best known for?

Carol Speed is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sanford and Son (1972), Julia (1968), The Paul Lynde Show (1972), The New Centurions (1972).

When and where was Carol Speed born?

Carol Speed was born on March 14, 1945 in Bakersfield, California, USA.

How many credits does Carol Speed have?

Carol Speed has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 1979.

What is Carol Speed's background in cinema and television?

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.

Carol Speed by the numbers

16credits
13films
3TV series
1968–1979active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (16) Born on March 14

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