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Esther Rolle. Actress: Driving Miss Daisy. Best known for the role of Florida Evans on the 1970s sitcoms Maude (1972) and Good Times (1974), African-American actress Esther Rolle proved to be as spirited and iron-willed off-camera as well. The gap-toothed actress with the gravelly voice was born in Pompano Beach, Florida, the 10th child of 18 born to Caribbean farming immigrants. Her first ...
- November 8, 1920
- November 17, 1998
Esther Rolle (1920-1998) Esther Rolle. Best known for the role of Florida Evans on the 1970s sitcoms Maude (1972) and Good Times (1974), African-American actress Esther Rolle proved to be as spirited and iron-willed off-camera as well. The gap-toothed actress with the gravelly voice was born in Pompano Beach, Florida, the 10th child of 18 born ...
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- Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Esther’s character on the show was known for being God-fearing, and highly principled. Even decades later, the show remains a major part of television history. Esther Elizabeth Rolle was born on November 8, 1920 in Pompano Beach, Florida to Bahamian immigrant parents Jonathan and Elizabeth Rolle. She was the 10th of 18 children.
Ms. Rolle, who was born and raised in Pompano Beach, was the tenth of 18 children who formed a family drama troupe that performed in churches on the East Coast. She graduated from Spelman College in 1942, and from there she set out to New York City to break into performing.
Nov 18, 2019 · Kicking off yesterday and running through Dec. 2, “The Life of Esther Rolle Exhibit” examines the impact of the late award-winning actress, who was born, raised and is buried in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Nov 6, 2023 · Early life. Esther Rolle was born in Pompano Beach, Florida to Bahamian immigrants Jonathan Rolle (1883–1953), a farmer, and Elizabeth Iris Rolle (née Dames; 1887–1981). Her parents were both born and raised in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and moved to Florida some time after their marriage. She was the tenth of 18 children ...
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Nov 17, 1998 · Esther Rolle was born in Pompano Beach, Florida to Bahamian immigrants Jonathan Rolle (1883–1953), a farmer, and Elizabeth Iris Rolle (née Dames; 1887–1947). Her parents were both born and raised in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and moved to Florida some time after their marriage. She was the tenth of 18 children (children who ...
