Ellen Holly

female

Born on January 16, 1931 (95 years old)

Passed Away on December 05, 2023

From Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Known for Acting

Biography

Ellen Virginia Holly (January 16, 1931 – December 5, 2023) was an American actress. Beginning her career on stage in the late 1950s, Holly was perhaps best known for her role as Carla Gray–Hall on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Holly is noted as the first African American to appear on daytime television in a leading role.

Cast Credits

2002
- 10,000 Black Men Named George
  as
  Selena Frey
  2002
1988
- School Daze
  as
  Odrie McPherson
  1988
1985
- High School Narc
  as
  Mrs. Robbins
  1985
1978
- Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
  as
  Amy
  1978
1974
- King Lear
  as
  Regan
  1974
1971
- Great Performances
  as
  Regan
  1971
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show
  as
  Self - Co-Hostess
  1961
1959
- Take a Giant Step
  as
  The Girl in the Bar
  1959
1952
- Guiding Light
  as
  Judge Frances Collier
  1952

Ellen Holly

Biography

Cast Credits

10,000 Black Men Named George

School Daze

High School Narc

Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

King Lear

Great Performances

The Mike Douglas Show

Take a Giant Step

Guiding Light

Crew Credits