Ketty Lester
Biography
Ketty Lester works in acting. Born August 16, 1938 in Hope, Arkansas, USA. Archytele tracks 33 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- The Wonder Years (2021) as Sister Henderson
- Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas (2014) as Hester-Sue Terhune
- Runaway Car (1997) as Willie Mae
- House Party 3 (1994) as Aunt Lucy
- Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994) as Barbara
- Street Knight (1993) as Lucinda
- Percy & Thunder (1993) as Grandma Kate
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Myrtle
- L.A. Law (1986) as Margaret Wallace
- The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe (1985) as Satn (voice)
- Handsome Harry's (1985) as Pearline Simms
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Mrs. Callan
- The Night the City Screamed (1980) as Mrs. King
- Peeping Times (1978) as Nutritionist
- Cops and Robin (1978) as Secretary
- Battered (1978) as Helen
- Louis Armstrong: Chicago Style (1976)
- Adventurizing with the Chopper (1976)
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) as Unemployment Clerk
- All Day Long (1975) as Gloria
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Janie Kagan
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Hester-Sue Terhune
- Salty (1974) as Maggie Brown
- Uptown Saturday Night (1974) as Irma
- It's Good to Be Alive (1974) as Roy Campanella's Mother
- The Rookies (1972) as Tina
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Nurse Ferguson
- Blacula (1972) as Juanita Jones
- Love, American Style (1969) as Martha
- Uptight (1968) as Alma
- That Girl (1966)
- Just for Fun (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ketty Lester best known for?
Ketty Lester is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Wonder Years (2021), House Party 3 (1994), Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994), Quantum Leap (1989).
When and where was Ketty Lester born?
Ketty Lester was born on August 16, 1938 in Hope, Arkansas, USA.
How many credits does Ketty Lester have?
Ketty Lester has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2021.
What is Ketty Lester's background in cinema and television?
Ketty Lester (born Revoyda Frierson; August 16, 1934) is an American singer and actress known. Her 1961 hit single "Love Letters" reached the top 5 of the charts in the U.S. and the UK. She is also known for her role as Hester-Sue Terhune on the American television series Little House on the Prairie. Lester appeared in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Myrtle — aged about 50
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Janie Kagan — aged about 35
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Hester-Sue Terhune — aged about 35
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 23
- L.A. Law (1986) as Margaret Wallace — aged about 47
- The Wonder Years (2021) as Sister Henderson — aged about 82
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