Acting
Yolanda King
Born 1955-11-17
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Yolanda Denise King (November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007) was an American activist, actress and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She was also known for her artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking. Her childhood experience was greatly influenced by her father's highly public and influential activism. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yolanda King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Yolanda King
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JAG
1995
TMDB3.6
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Strong Medicine
2000
TMDB3.7
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Hopscotch
1980
TMDB3.5
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Ghosts of Mississippi
1996
TMDB3.3
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Liberty's Kids
2002
TMDB3.9
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The Secret Path
1999
TMDB3.8
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King
1978
TMDB3.3
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Our Friend, Martin
1999
TMDB3.5
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Talkin' Dirty After Dark
1991
TMDB2.6
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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970
TMDB3.6
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Liberty's Kids | Elizabeth Freeman (voice) | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Strong Medicine | Choir Director | TV Series | 2000 |
 | The Secret Path | Ms. Evelyn | Movie | 1999 |
 | Selma, Lord, Selma | Miss Bright | Movie | 1999 |
 | Our Friend, Martin | Christine King (voice) | Movie | 1999 |
 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Reena Evers | Movie | 1996 |
 | America's Dream | Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") | Movie | 1996 |
 | JAG | Federal Judge Esther Green | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Talkin' Dirty After Dark | Mother | Movie | 1991 |
 | Death of a Prophet | Betty | Movie | 1981 |
 | Hopscotch | Coffee Shop Manager | Movie | 1980 |
 | King | Rosa Parks | TV Series | 1978 |
 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1970 |