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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Taking Back Our Town
Taking Back Our Town
Virginia Capers was 76 in Taking Back Our Town
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of Sunsplit
Sunsplit
Virginia Capers was 71 in Sunsplit
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Raven Hawk
Raven Hawk
Virginia Capers was 70 in Raven Hawk as 'Dr. Helen Harris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1996
Poster of Truman
Truman
Virginia Capers was 69 in Truman as 'Elizabeth Moore'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of The Feminine Touch
The Feminine Touch
Virginia Capers was 69 in The Feminine Touch as 'Mama'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd
Virginia Capers was 68 in Beethoven's 2nd as 'Chemistry Teacher'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Original Intent
Original Intent
Virginia Capers was 66 in Original Intent as 'Lily Reid'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Donor
Donor
Virginia Capers was 65 in Donor as 'Mrs. Mantley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1990
Poster of Burning Bridges
Burning Bridges
Virginia Capers was 64 in Burning Bridges as 'Mamie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
Virginia Capers was 64 in Pacific Palisades as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1988
Poster of Backfire
Backfire
Virginia Capers was 62 in Backfire as 'Maxine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of Off the Mark
Off the Mark
Virginia Capers was 62 in Off the Mark as 'Velma'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Virginia Capers was 60 in Howard the Duck as 'Coramae'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Da Capo
Da Capo
Virginia Capers was 59 in Da Capo as 'Singing prisoner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Teachers
Teachers
Virginia Capers was 59 in Teachers as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1984
Poster of The Toy
The Toy
Virginia Capers was 57 in The Toy as 'Ruby Simpson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1981
Poster of White Mama
White Mama
Virginia Capers was 54 in White Mama as 'Gorilla Sydney'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of The Late Liz
The Late Liz
Virginia Capers was 45 in The Late Liz as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Big Jake
Big Jake
Virginia Capers was 45 in Big Jake as 'Delilah'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of House of Women
House of Women
Virginia Capers was 36 in House of Women as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Virginia Capers was 73+ in The Hughleys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Virginia Capers was 71+ in The Practice as 'Virginia Reynolds'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Virginia Capers was 68+ in ER as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1987
Poster of Downtown
Downtown
Virginia Capers was 61+ in Downtown as 'Delia Bonner'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of 227
227
Virginia Capers was 59+ in 227
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
Virginia Capers was 58+ in Highway to Heaven
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Virginia Capers was 57+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Virginia Capers was 55+ in Dynasty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Virginia Capers was 54+ in Knots Landing as 'Mrs. Adele Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Virginia Capers was 51+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Virginia Capers was 46+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Virginia Capers was 46+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Virginia Capers was 41+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Virginia Capers was 39+ in Daniel Boone as 'Elsie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Virginia Capers was 35+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Virginia Capers was 27+ in General Electric Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953