Emily Yancy

Biography

Emily Yancy (born April 28, 1939) is an American actress and singer.

Career Overview

Emily Yancy has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Blacula Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Origin, Poor Devil, Cotton Comes to Harlem. 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

23

Birth Date

1939-04-28 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

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  Origin
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  Poor Devil
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  Cotton Comes to Harlem
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  Blacula
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  Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Blacula Collection (1 titles)
• Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (1 collaborations)
• Niecy Nash (1 collaborations)
• Jon Bernthal (1 collaborations)
• Finn Wittrock (1 collaborations)
• Victoria Pedretti (1 collaborations)
• Jasmine Cephas Jones (1 collaborations)
• Isha Blaaker (1 collaborations)
• Vera Farmiga (1 collaborations)
• Audra McDonald (1 collaborations)
• Connie Nielsen (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (23 credits)

  • Origin

    Ruby Wilkerson

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Sharp Objects

    - Milk (2018) ... Gayla actor actors

    - Cherry (2018) ... Gayla actor actors

    - Closer (2018) ... Gayla actor actors

    - Ripe (2018) ... Gayla actor actors

    - Fix (2018) ... Gayla actor actors
    2018
  • How to Get Away with Murder

    - Anna Mae (2016) ... Aunt Josephine actor actors
    2014
  • Rizzoli & Isles

    - Judge, Jury and Executioner (2013) ... Mrs. Phillips actor actors
    2010
  • The Unit

    - Silver Star (2006) ... Mrs. Blane actor actors
    2006
  • Even Stevens

    - Stevens Manor (2002) ... Mrs. Culpepper actor actors
    2000
  • The Practice

    - Gideon's Crossover (2001) ... Amanda's Therapist actor actors
    1997
  • Nine Months

    Dr. Thatcher

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Frasier

    - Fraternal Schwinns (2003) ... Cora Winston actor actors

    - The Love You Fake (2002) ... Cora Winston actor actors
    1993
  • Heat Wave

    Guidance Counselor

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Abyss

    Woman Reporter

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Miracle at Beekman's Place

    Olivia

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • MacGyver

    - Walking Dead (1991) ... Denise actor actors
    1985
  • Knots Landing

    - Merger Made in Heaven (1989) ... Personnel Manager actor actors
    1979
  • Poor Devil

    Chelsea

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Blacula

    Nancy

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Second Chance

    Stella Hill

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Sanford and Son

    - Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three (1972) ... actor actors
    1972
  • Cotton Comes to Harlem

    Mabel

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon

    Solana

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Love, American Style

    - Love and the Mystic (1972) ... Cindy actor actors
    1969
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 170 (1972) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 65 (1968) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 22 (1962) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Merv Griffin Show

    - Episode 167 (1969) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 112 (1967) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 41 (1965) ... Self actor actors
    1962