Ellen Holly

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

Career Timeline

19591965197119771983198919952002
  1. 2002
    10,000 Black Men Named George

    Selena Frey • Acting

  2. 1988
    School Daze

    Odrie McPherson • Acting

  3. 1985
    High School Narc

    Mrs. Robbins • Acting

  4. 1978
  5. 1974
    King Lear

    Regan • Acting

  6. 1959
    Take a Giant Step

    The Girl in the Bar • Acting

Ellen Holly - Aperture