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Ellen Holly

Acting Born Jan 16, 1931 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 9 credits
9
Total Credits
2002
51 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ellen Holly works in acting. Born January 16, 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

10,000 Black Men Named George
School Daze
High School Narc
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
King Lear
Great Performances
The Mike Douglas Show
Take a Giant Step
Guiding Light

Full Filmography

9 titles
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Hostess
  • Great Performances (1971) as Regan
  • Guiding Light (1952) as Judge Frances Collier
  • School Daze (1988) as Odrie McPherson
  • High School Narc (1985) as Mrs. Robbins
  • King Lear (1974) as Regan
  • Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force (1978) as Amy
  • Take a Giant Step (1959) as The Girl in the Bar
  • 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) as Selena Frey

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ellen Holly best known for?

Ellen Holly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Italian Job (1969), Very Bad Things (1998), Guiding Light (1952), School Daze (1988).

When and where was Ellen Holly born?

Ellen Holly was born on January 16, 1931 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Ellen Holly have?

Ellen Holly has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2002.

What is Ellen Holly's background in cinema and television?

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 lead...