Ethel Ayler
Actor
Born May 1, 1930 · Whistler, Alabama, USA
Active 1962–2018
Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.
Filmography
Friends (1994) — Hospital AdministratorSix Feet Under (2001) — EllenThe Bodyguard (1992) — EmmaThe Cosby Show (1984) — Carrie HanksNine 1/2 Weeks (1986) — Jewelry SaleswomanFamily Ties (1982) — Ms. DanielsMartin (1992) — Mrs. Whitmore7th Heaven (1996) — Mrs. MacafertySister, Sister (1994) — GinnyEve's Bayou (1997) — Gran MèreMelrose Place (1992) — Mrs. BowenGirlfriends (2000) — Nana BlackwellTo Sleep with Anger (1990) — HattieBrooklyn South (1997) — Mabel OakleyJake and the Fatman (1987)Out of Practice (2005)Great Performances (1971) — HattieThe Wedding (1998) — EuniceLord Shango (1975) — Lady in bar (uncredited)Fire & Ice (2001) — Lola AimesTime of the Heathen (1962) — MarieDay by Day (1988) — MarjorieThe Andros Targets (1977) — Beatrice LongThe First Breeze of Summer (1976) — Hattie