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Ethel Ayler

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Born: May 1, 1930
Died: November 18, 2018
From: Whistler, Alabama, USA

Biography

Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.

Known for

The Bodyguard

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Eve's Bayou

1994 Series 8.4

To Sleep with Anger

Six Feet Under

2001 Series 8.1

Lord Shango

The First Breeze of Summer

Filmography

25 displayed · 25 matching · 25 total

2005

Out of Practice

Acting 1 EP

2001

Six Feet Under

Acting (Ellen) 1 EP

Acting (Lola Aimes)

2000

Girlfriends

Acting (Nana Blackwell) 1 EP

1998

The Wedding

Acting (Eunice)

1997

Eve's Bayou

Acting (Gran Mère)

Brooklyn South

Acting (Mabel Oakley) 1 EP

1996

Acting (Mrs. Macaferty) 1 EP

1994

Acting (Hospital Administrator) 1 EP

Sister, Sister

Acting (Ginny) 1 EP

1992

The Bodyguard

Acting (Emma)

Acting (Mrs. Whitmore) 1 EP

Melrose Place

Acting (Mrs. Bowen) 1 EP

Stormy Weathers

Acting (Clara Wilkes)

1990

To Sleep with Anger

Acting (Hattie)

1988

Acting (Marjorie) 1 EP

1987

Jake and the Fatman

Acting 1 EP

1986

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Acting (Jewelry Saleswoman)

1984

The Cosby Show

Acting (Carrie Hanks) 6 EP

1982

Family Ties

Acting (Ms. Daniels) 1 EP

1977

The Andros Targets

Acting (Beatrice Long) 1 EP

1976

The First Breeze of Summer

Acting (Hattie)

1975

Lord Shango

Acting (Lady in bar (uncredited))

1971

Great Performances

Acting (Hattie) 1 EP

1962

Time of the Heathen

Acting (Marie)