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Estelle Hemsley: American actress (1887-1968).
Born (died at age 81).
Estelle Hemsley has 4 credits in our database.
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Estelle Hemsley (May 5, 1887 – November 5, 1968) was a prominent African American actress of stage and screen. She appeared in the stage and screen versions of Take a Giant Step, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the 1959 movie directed by Philip Leacock. Her other film roles include playing Grandmother Topouzoglou in Elia Kazan's 1963 movie America, America (nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture), the role of Cla-Cla in Mel Ferrer's 1959 film Green Mansions, the mother of Ruby Dee in Edge of the City (1957), and Catherine in Robert Mulligan's 1965 movie Baby the Rain Must Fall.
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How old was Estelle Hemsley?
Estelle Hemsley was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
What movies or shows has Estelle Hemsley been in?
Estelle Hemsley has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include America America (1963), Green Mansions (1959), Take a Giant Step (1959), Edge of the City (1957).
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You can find more about Estelle Hemsley on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
