Acting
Ellen Holly
Born 1931-01-16
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Department: 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Ellen Holly
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
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Great Performances
1971
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School Daze
1988
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Guiding Light
1952
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Take a Giant Step
1959
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10,000 Black Men Named George
2002
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Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
1978
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King Lear
1974
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High School Narc
1985
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (9 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10,000 Black Men Named George | Selena Frey | Movie | 2002 |
 | School Daze | Odrie McPherson | Movie | 1988 |
 | High School Narc | Mrs. Robbins | Movie | 1985 |
 | Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force | Amy | Movie | 1978 |
 | King Lear | Regan | Movie | 1974 |
 | Great Performances | Regan | TV Series | 1971 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self - Co-Hostess | TV Series | 1961 |
 | Take a Giant Step | The Girl in the Bar | Movie | 1959 |
 | Guiding Light | Judge Frances Collier | TV Series | 1952 |