Ethel Ayler

Biography

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

Career Overview

Ethel Ayler has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work is anchored in the 9½ Weeks Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The First Breeze of Summer, Eve's Bayou, Time of the Heathen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

18

Birth Date

1930-05-01 00:00:00

Birth Place

Whistler, Alabama, USA

Known For

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  The First Breeze of Summer
• 

  Eve's Bayou
• 

  Time of the Heathen
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  To Sleep with Anger
• 

  Fire & Ice
• 

  Lord Shango

Associated Universes

• 9½ Weeks Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Charles Brown (1 collaborations)
• Bebe Drake (1 collaborations)
• Frances Foster (1 collaborations)
• Moses Gunn (1 collaborations)
• Janet League (1 collaborations)
• Barbara Montgomery (1 collaborations)
• Lou Myers (1 collaborations)
• Petronia (1 collaborations)
• Reyno (1 collaborations)
• Jurnee Smollett-Bell (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (18 credits)

  • Fire & Ice

    Lola Aimes

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Six Feet Under

    - That's My Dog (2004) ... Ellen actor actors
    2001
  • Girlfriends

    - Willie or Won't He II: The Last Chapter? (2002) ... Nana Blackwell actor actors
    2000
  • The Wedding

    Eunice

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Eve's Bayou

    Gran Mère

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Friends

    - The One with the Tiny T-Shirt (1997) ... Hospital Administrator actor actors
    1994
  • Sister, Sister

    - I Do? (1995) ... Ginny actor actors
    1994
  • The Bodyguard

    Emma

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Stormy Weathers

    Clara Wilkes

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Melrose Place

    - 101 Damnations (1997) ... Mrs. Bowen actor actors
    1992
  • Martin

    - Sophisticated Ladies (1995) ... Mrs. Whitmore actor actors
    1992
  • To Sleep with Anger

    Hattie

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Nine 1/2 Weeks

    Jewelry Saleswoman

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • The Cosby Show

    - And So We Commence (1992) ... Carrie Hanks actor actors

    - The Iceman Bricketh (1991) ... Carrie Hanks actor actors

    - The March (1986) ... Carrie Hanks actor actors

    - Clair's Sister (1985) ... Carrie Hanks actor actors

    - Rudy Suits Up (1985) ... Carrie Hanks actor actors
    1984
  • The First Breeze of Summer

    Hattie

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Lord Shango

    Lady in bar (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Great Performances

    - Episode 3 (1976) ... Hattie actor actors
    1971
  • Time of the Heathen

    Marie

    actor

    actors
    1962