Ellen Holly
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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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...