Portrait of Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

Bio: Eliza "Virginia" Capers (September 22, 1925 – May 6, 2004) was an American actress. She won the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical in 1974 for her performance as Lena Younger in Raisin, a musical version of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun
Born: Tue, Sep 22 1925
Birthplace: Sumter, South Carolina, USA

Death: Thu, May 06 2004
Virginia Capers is 78 years old
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Poster of Taking Back Our Town
Taking Back Our Town
Virginia Capers was
76 in Taking Back Our Town
Mon, Dec 10 2001
Poster of For Love of Olivia
For Love of Olivia
Virginia Capers was
75 in For Love of Olivia
as 'Ida Mae Boudreau'.
Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of Sunsplit
Sunsplit
Virginia Capers was
71 in Sunsplit
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Raven Hawk
Raven Hawk
Virginia Capers was
70 in Raven Hawk
as 'Dr. Helen Harris'.
Sat, Jul 20 1996
Poster of Truman
Truman
Virginia Capers was
69 in Truman
as 'Elizabeth Moore'.
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of The Feminine Touch
The Feminine Touch
Virginia Capers was
69 in The Feminine Touch
as 'Mama'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd
Virginia Capers was
68 in Beethoven's 2nd
as 'Chemistry Teacher'.
Tue, Dec 14 1993
Poster of What's Love Got to Do with It
What's Love Got to Do with It
Virginia Capers was
67 in What's Love Got to Do with It
as 'Choir Mistress'.
Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Original Intent
Original Intent
Virginia Capers was
66 in Original Intent
as 'Lily Reid'.
Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Donor
Donor
Virginia Capers was
65 in Donor
as 'Mrs. Mantley'.
Sun, Dec 09 1990
Poster of When You Remember Me
When You Remember Me
Virginia Capers was
65 in When You Remember Me
as 'Nurse Blandings'.
Sun, Oct 07 1990
Poster of Burning Bridges
Burning Bridges
Virginia Capers was
64 in Burning Bridges
as 'Mamie'.
Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
Virginia Capers was
64 in Pacific Palisades
as 'Shirley'.
Wed, Mar 28 1990
Poster of The George McKenna Story
The George McKenna Story
Virginia Capers was
62 in The George McKenna Story
as 'Margaret Wright'.
Mon, Aug 01 1988
Poster of Backfire
Backfire
Virginia Capers was
62 in Backfire
as 'Maxine'.
Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of Off the Mark
Off the Mark
Virginia Capers was
62 in Off the Mark
as 'Velma'.
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Virginia Capers was
60 in Howard the Duck
as 'Coramae'.
Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Virginia Capers was
60 in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as 'Florence Sparrow'.
Wed, Jun 11 1986
Poster of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Virginia Capers was
60 in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
as 'Emma Ray'.
Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Da Capo
Da Capo
Virginia Capers was
59 in Da Capo
as 'Singing prisoner'.
Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Teachers
Teachers
Virginia Capers was
59 in Teachers
as 'Landlady'.
Fri, Oct 05 1984
Poster of The Toy
The Toy
Virginia Capers was
57 in The Toy
as 'Ruby Simpson'.
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Inmates: A Love Story
Inmates: A Love Story
Virginia Capers was
55 in Inmates: A Love Story
as 'Agnes'.
Fri, Feb 13 1981
Poster of White Mama
White Mama
Virginia Capers was
54 in White Mama
as 'Gorilla Sydney'.
Wed, Mar 05 1980
Poster of The North Avenue Irregulars
The North Avenue Irregulars
Virginia Capers was
53 in The North Avenue Irregulars
as 'Cleo'.
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Five on the Black Hand Side
Five on the Black Hand Side
Virginia Capers was
48 in Five on the Black Hand Side
as 'Ruby'.
Thu, Oct 25 1973
Poster of The World's Greatest Athlete
The World's Greatest Athlete
Virginia Capers was
47 in The World's Greatest Athlete
as 'Native Woman'.
Wed, Feb 14 1973
Poster of The Judge and Jake Wyler
The Judge and Jake Wyler
Virginia Capers was
47 in The Judge and Jake Wyler
as 'Mabel Cobb'.
Sat, Dec 02 1972
Poster of Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues
Virginia Capers was
47 in Lady Sings the Blues
as 'Mama Holiday'.
Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of The Late Liz
The Late Liz
Virginia Capers was
45 in The Late Liz
as 'Martha'.
Wed, Sep 01 1971
Poster of Support Your Local Gunfighter
Support Your Local Gunfighter
Virginia Capers was
45 in Support Your Local Gunfighter
as 'Effie'.
Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Big Jake
Big Jake
Virginia Capers was
45 in Big Jake
as 'Delilah'.
Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man...
There Was a Crooked Man...
Virginia Capers was
44 in There Was a Crooked Man...
as 'Cook'.
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of House of Women
House of Women
Virginia Capers was
36 in House of Women
as 'Sarah'.
Wed, Apr 11 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 The District
The District
Virginia Capers was
75+ in The District
as 'Crazy Mary'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Virginia Capers was
73+ in The Hughleys
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Virginia Capers was
71+ in The Practice
as 'Virginia Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
Virginia Capers was
70+ in The Pretender
as 'Mr. Herbert's Former Assistant'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Madman of the People
Madman of the People
Virginia Capers was
69+ in Madman of the People
as 'Clara'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Virginia Capers was
68+ in ER
as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Virginia Capers was
66+ in Batman: The Animated Series
as 'Judge (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Virginia Capers was
64+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as 'Hattie Banks'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Frank's Place
Frank's Place
Virginia Capers was
61+ in Frank's Place
as 'Bertha Griffin-Lamour'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1987
Poster of Downtown
Downtown
Virginia Capers was
61+ in Downtown
as 'Delia Bonner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Virginia Capers was
60+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Ruth'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Virginia Capers was
59+ in The Golden Girls
as 'Greta'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of 227
227
Virginia Capers was
59+ in 227
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Virginia Capers was
59+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Margo Webster'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
Virginia Capers was
58+ in Highway to Heaven
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Virginia Capers was
57+ in St. Elsewhere
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Virginia Capers was
55+ in Dynasty
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Virginia Capers was
54+ in Knots Landing
as 'Mrs. Adele Carter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Virginia Capers was
51+ in Quincy, M.E.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Virginia Capers was
46+ in The Waltons
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Virginia Capers was
46+ in The Rookies
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Virginia Capers was
44+ in Marcus Welby, M.D.
as 'Aunt Cass'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Virginia Capers was
41+ in Mannix
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Virginia Capers was
41+ in Judd for the Defense
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Virginia Capers was
39+ in Daniel Boone
as 'Elsie'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Virginia Capers was
35+ in My Three Sons
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Virginia Capers was
31+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Virginia Capers was
27+ in General Electric Theater
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953