First Name
Esther
Last Name
Rolle
Date of Birth
08 November 1920
Build
Large
Eye Color
Brown - Dark
Hair Color
Black
Place of Birth
Pompano Beach, Fl
Star Sign
Scorpio
Date of Death
17 November 1998
Place of Death
Los Angeles, CA
Cause of Death
Diabetes Complications
Ethnicity
Black
Claim to Fame
Florida Evans- Good Times
Religion
Christian
Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Wikipedia Text
Esther Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. She was perhaps best known for her portrayal of Florida Evans on the CBS television sitcom Maude and its spin-off series Good Times.
Role ID
Actor/Actress, Soundtrack
Has Detailed Data (New)
1
Couple Profile
Esther Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress of stage and television. She was perhaps best known for her portrayal of Florida Evans in two 1970s television sitcoms, Maude and Good Times. Esther Rolle was born in Pompano Beach, Florida to Jonathan and Elizabeth Rolle, Bahamian immigrants. Esther was the tenth child in a family that produced a total of 18 children. After graduation from Blanche Ely High school, Rolle moved to New York City and attended Hunter College, Spelman College and the New School for Social Research. She was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. For many years, Rolle worked in a traditional "day job" in New York City`s garment district.
Rolle is perhaps best known for her television role as Florida Evans, the character she played on two 1970s sitcoms: Maude and its spin-off, Good Times. The character was initially introduced as Maude Findlay`s housekeeper on Maude, and was spun off in the show`s second season into Good Times, a show about Florida`s family. Rolle was nominated in 1975 for the Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy Golden Globe Award for her role in Good Times. Rolle fought for more relevant themes and scripts, and was unhappy when the success of Jimmie Walker`s character J.J. took the show in what she thought was a frivolous direction. As a result, actor John Amos, who played the role of the father, James Evans, ultimately left the show. Later on, in a stand-off with Good Times producer Norman Lear, Rolle also quit when her contract concluded. Although the series continued without her for a time, she returned for the show`s final season.
Rolle died November 17, 1998 in Culver City, California from diabetes complications.
Couple Profile Source
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Rolle
University
Spelman College- Atlanta, GA 1942
Count - Awards
4
Age
78
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