Mama Holiday — Lady Sings the Blues Character Profile

About Mama Holiday

Billie's mother who provides initial shelter after Billie escapes her first abusive situation. Her eventual death serves as a catalyst for Billie to seek rehabilitation at a drug clinic.

Character Facts

Played by

Virginia Capers

Appears in

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Lady Sings the Blues

• Billie Holiday (Diana Ross)
• Louis McKay (Billy Dee Williams)
• Piano Man (Richard Pryor)
• Reg Hanley (James T. Callahan)
• The Agent (Ned Glass)
• Harry (Paul Hampton)
• The Butler (Jester Hairston)
• The Maitre d' (Paul Micale)
• The Doctor (Milton Selzer)
• The Detective #2 (Clay Tanner)
• The Announcer (Byron Kane)
• The Policeman (Bert Kramer)