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Ellen Holly

Jan 16, 1931 - Dec 05, 2023 (92 years old) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

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Great Performances
Regan
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School Daze
Odrie McPherson
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Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Amy
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Guiding Light
Judge Frances Collier
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King Lear
Regan
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10,000 Black Men Named George
Selena Frey
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High School Narc
Mrs. Robbins
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Take a Giant Step
The Girl in the Bar

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