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
Out of Practice (2005)Six Feet Under (2001) — EllenFire & Ice (2001) — Lola AimesGirlfriends (2000) — Nana BlackwellThe Wedding (1998) — EuniceEve's Bayou (1997) — Gran MèreBrooklyn South (1997) — Mabel Oakley7th Heaven (1996) — Mrs. MacafertyFriends (1994) — Hospital AdministratorSister, Sister (1994) — GinnyThe Bodyguard (1992) — EmmaMartin (1992) — Mrs. WhitmoreMelrose Place (1992) — Mrs. BowenTo Sleep with Anger (1990) — HattieDay by Day (1988) — MarjorieJake and the Fatman (1987)Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) — Jewelry SaleswomanThe Cosby Show (1984) — Carrie HanksFamily Ties (1982) — Ms. DanielsThe Andros Targets (1977) — Beatrice LongThe First Breeze of Summer (1976) — HattieLord Shango (1975) — Lady in bar (uncredited)Great Performances (1971) — HattieTime of the Heathen (1962) — Marie