Ethel Ayler

Acting

Born May 1, 1930 · Whistler, Alabama, USA

Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.

Known for

Friends

1994

Great Performances

1971

Melrose Place

1992

The Cosby Show

1984

Six Feet Under

2001

Family Ties

1982

Girlfriends

2000

Jake and the Fatman

1987

Acting(25)

2005Out of Practice

TV

2001Six Feet UnderEllen

TV

2001Fire & IceLola Aimes

Film

2000GirlfriendsNana Blackwell

TV

1998The WeddingEunice

Film

1997Eve's BayouGran Mère

Film

1997Brooklyn SouthMabel Oakley

TV

19967th HeavenMrs. Macaferty

TV

1994FriendsHospital Administrator

TV

1994Sister, SisterGinny

TV

1992The BodyguardEmma

Film

1992MartinMrs. Whitmore

TV

1992Melrose PlaceMrs. Bowen

TV

1992Stormy WeathersClara Wilkes

Film

1990To Sleep with AngerHattie

Film

1988Day by DayMarjorie

TV

1987Jake and the Fatman

TV

1986Nine 1/2 WeeksJewelry Saleswoman

Film

1984The Cosby ShowCarrie Hanks

TV

1982Family TiesMs. Daniels

TV

1977The Andros TargetsBeatrice Long

TV

1976The First Breeze of SummerHattie

Film

1975Lord ShangoLady in bar (uncredited)

Film

1971Great PerformancesHattie

TV

1962Time of the HeathenMarie

Film

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