Portrait of Ethel Ayler

Ethel Ayler

Bio: Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.
Born: Thu, May 01 1930
Birthplace: Whistler, Alabama, USA

Death: Sun, Nov 18 2018
Ethel Ayler is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fire & Ice
Fire & Ice
Ethel Ayler was 70 in Fire & Ice as 'Lola Aimes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of The Wedding
The Wedding
Ethel Ayler was 67 in The Wedding as 'Eunice'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
Ethel Ayler was 67 in Eve's Bayou as 'Gran Mère'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Ethel Ayler was 62 in The Bodyguard as 'Emma'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of Stormy Weathers
Stormy Weathers
Ethel Ayler was 62 in Stormy Weathers as 'Clara Wilkes'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1992
Poster of To Sleep with Anger
To Sleep with Anger
Ethel Ayler was 60 in To Sleep with Anger as 'Hattie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Nine 1/2 Weeks
Nine 1/2 Weeks
Ethel Ayler was 55 in Nine 1/2 Weeks as 'Jewelry Saleswoman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of The First Breeze of Summer
The First Breeze of Summer
Ethel Ayler was 45 in The First Breeze of Summer as 'Hattie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1976
Poster of Lord Shango
Lord Shango
Ethel Ayler was 44 in Lord Shango as 'Lady in bar (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Time of the Heathen
Time of the Heathen
Ethel Ayler was 31 in Time of the Heathen as 'Marie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Out of Practice
Out of Practice
Ethel Ayler was 75+ in Out of Practice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
Ethel Ayler was 71+ in Six Feet Under as 'Ellen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2001
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Ethel Ayler was 70+ in Girlfriends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Brooklyn South
Brooklyn South
Ethel Ayler was 67+ in Brooklyn South as 'Mabel Oakley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Ethel Ayler was 66+ in 7th Heaven as 'Mrs. Macaferty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Friends
Friends
Ethel Ayler was 64+ in Friends as 'Hospital Administrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Martin
Martin
Ethel Ayler was 62+ in Martin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Ethel Ayler was 62+ in Melrose Place as 'Mrs. Bowen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Ethel Ayler was 57+ in Jake and the Fatman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Ethel Ayler was 54+ in The Cosby Show as 'Carrie Hanks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Ethel Ayler was 52+ in Family Ties as 'Ms. Daniels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
Ethel Ayler was 46+ in The Andros Targets as 'Beatrice Long'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Ethel Ayler was 40+ in Great Performances as 'Hattie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971