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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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Esther Rolle was
76 in Rosewood
as 'Aunt Sarah'.
Fri, Feb 21 1997
Poster of My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans
Esther Rolle was
76 in My Fellow Americans
as 'Rita'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of Message from Nam
Message from Nam
Esther Rolle was
72 in Message from Nam
as 'Queenie / Elizabeth McQueen'.
Sun, Oct 17 1993
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Esther Rolle was
72 in House of Cards
as 'Adelle'.
Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Esther Rolle was
71 in Color Adjustment
as 'Self'.
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)'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Age-Old Friends
Age-Old Friends
Esther Rolle was
69 in Age-Old Friends
as 'Mrs. Baker'.
Sat, Dec 16 1989
Poster of Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
Esther Rolle was
69 in Driving Miss Daisy
as 'Idella'.
Wed, Dec 13 1989
Poster of The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn
Esther Rolle was
68 in The Mighty Quinn
as 'Ubu Pearl'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Ethnic Notions
Ethnic Notions
Esther Rolle was
66 in Ethnic Notions
as 'Narrator'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Oct 30 1978
Poster of Cleopatra Jones
Cleopatra Jones
Esther Rolle was
52 in Cleopatra Jones
as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Scarlett
Scarlett
Esther Rolle was
74+ in Scarlett
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Singer and Sons
Singer and Sons
Esther Rolle was
69+ in Singer and Sons
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
Esther Rolle was
60+ in Flamingo Road
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1981
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Esther Rolle was
56+ in The Incredible Hulk
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Esther Rolle was
55+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Esther Rolle was
53+ in Good Times
as 'Florida Evans'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Maude
Maude
Esther Rolle was
51+ in Maude
as 'Florida Evans'.
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
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951