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Esther Rolle

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Esther Elizabeth Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was a Bahamian American actress. Rolle is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good Times, for five seasons (1974–77, 1978–79), for which Rolle was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1976
Born: Mon, Nov 08 1920
Birthplace: Pompano Beach, Florida USA

Death: Tue, Nov 17 1998
Esther Rolle is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Train Ride
Train Ride
Esther Rolle would have been no older than 78 in Train Ride as 'Dean of Students'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 2005
Poster of Down in the Delta
Down in the Delta
Esther Rolle would have been no older than 78 in Down in the Delta as 'Annie Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Esther Rolle was 76 in Rosewood as 'Aunt Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1997
Poster of My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans
Esther Rolle was 76 in My Fellow Americans as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Esther Rolle was 74 in How to Make an American Quilt as 'Aunt Pauline'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Nobody's Girls: Five Women of the West
Nobody's Girls: Five Women of the West
Esther Rolle was 74 in Nobody's Girls: Five Women of the West as 'Clara Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1995
Poster of To Dance with the White Dog
To Dance with the White Dog
Esther Rolle was 73 in To Dance with the White Dog as 'Neelie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of Message from Nam
Message from Nam
Esther Rolle was 72 in Message from Nam as 'Queenie / Elizabeth McQueen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1993
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Esther Rolle was 72 in House of Cards as 'Adelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Esther Rolle was 71 in Color Adjustment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of Cape Fear
Cape Fear
Esther Rolle was 71 in Cape Fear as 'Woman Watching Cady Get Out from Under the Car (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1991
Poster of The Kid Who Loved Christmas
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Esther Rolle was 70 in The Kid Who Loved Christmas as 'Esther Clayton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Age-Old Friends
Age-Old Friends
Esther Rolle was 69 in Age-Old Friends as 'Mrs. Baker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1989
Poster of Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
Esther Rolle was 69 in Driving Miss Daisy as 'Idella'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1989
Poster of The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn
Esther Rolle was 68 in The Mighty Quinn as 'Ubu Pearl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Esther Rolle was 68 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Lena 'Mama' Younger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1989
Poster of P.K. and the Kid
P.K. and the Kid
Esther Rolle was 66 in P.K. and the Kid as 'Mim'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Ethnic Notions
Ethnic Notions
Esther Rolle was 66 in Ethnic Notions as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1986
Poster of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Esther Rolle was 61 in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of See China and Die
See China and Die
Esther Rolle was 61 in See China and Die as 'Momma Sykes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1981
Poster of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Esther Rolle was 58 in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings as 'Momma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1979
Poster of Summer of My German Soldier
Summer of My German Soldier
Esther Rolle was 57 in Summer of My German Soldier as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1978
Poster of Cleopatra Jones
Cleopatra Jones
Esther Rolle was 52 in Cleopatra Jones as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1973
Poster of Don't Play Us Cheap
Don't Play Us Cheap
Esther Rolle was 52 in Don't Play Us Cheap as 'Miss Maybell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1972
Poster of Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
Esther Rolle was 51 in Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow! as 'Maid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of Up the Down Staircase
Up the Down Staircase
Esther Rolle was 46 in Up the Down Staircase as 'Teacher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of Nothing But a Man
Nothing But a Man
Esther Rolle was 44 in Nothing But a Man as 'Church Woman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Esther Rolle was 75+ in Promised Land as 'Mary Harding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Scarlett
Scarlett
Esther Rolle was 74+ in Scarlett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1994
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Esther Rolle was 73+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Mary Harding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Singer and Sons
Singer and Sons
Esther Rolle was 69+ in Singer and Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 1990
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Esther Rolle was 63+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Margaret'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Esther Rolle was 63+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Nellie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of The New Odd Couple
The New Odd Couple
Esther Rolle was 61+ in The New Odd Couple as 'Ms. Gibbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
Esther Rolle was 60+ in Flamingo Road
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1981
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Esther Rolle was 56+ in The Incredible Hulk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Esther Rolle was 55+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Esther Rolle was 53+ in Good Times as 'Florida Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Maude
Maude
Esther Rolle was 51+ in Maude as 'Florida Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Esther Rolle was 31+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951