Ketty Lester
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 16, 1938 in Hope, Arkansas, USA
- Age
- 88
- Active Years
- 1966–2021 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 33 credits in database
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.
Career overview
Ketty Lester, born Revoyda Frierson, was an American actress and singer. She was born on August 16, 1934, in Hope, Arkansas. Lester is known for her 1961 hit single Love Letters, which reached the top 5 of the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.
In her acting career, Lester appeared in various films and television programs. Her film credits include roles in Blacula in 1972, Uptown Saturday Night in 1973, House Party 3 in 1994, and Blue Velvet in 1986. She also appeared in the television series Little House on the Prairie. Her work in television extended into the 1990s, including an appearance on the show Getting Personal in 1998. Lester appeared in guest roles in dozens of other shows throughout her career. In 1984, she released an album of Christian music titled I Saw Love. In 2020, she published a memoir.
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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 33 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1966 and 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...
Ketty Lester by the numbers
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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