Ellen Holly
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
16 Jan 1931
Age
95 Years
Born In
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Total Projects
9
Years Active
50 Yrs
Avg Rating
5.7 ★
Overview
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 leading role.
Known For
Filmography
movie
10,000 Black Men Named George
10,000 Black Men Named George
as Selena Frey
movie
School Daze
School Daze
as Odrie McPherson
movie
High School Narc
High School Narc
as Mrs. Robbins
movie
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
as Amy
movie
King Lear
King Lear
as Regan
tv
Great Performances
Great Performances
as Regan
tv
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Hostess
movie
Take a Giant Step
Take a Giant Step
as The Girl in the Bar
tv
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
as Judge Frances Collier