Estelle Hemsley

Estelle Hemsley (May 5, 1887 - November 5, 1968) was a prominent early African American actress of stage and screen. She appeared in the stage and screen versions of Take a Giant Step, the latter of which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her other film roles include playing the mother of Ruby Dee in Edge of the City (1957) with Sidney Poitier.

External links

Estelle Hemsley at the Internet Broadway Database
Estelle Hemsley at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Hemsley, Estelle
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Short description	American actor
Date of birth	May 5, 1887
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Date of death	November 5, 1968
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