Esther Rolle

TV Actress

Birthday November 8, 1920

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Pompano Beach, FL

DEATH DATE Nov 17, 1998 (78)

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About

Actress who played J.J.'s mom, Florida Evans, on the series Maude and Good Times. She also appeared in 1998's Down in the Delta.

Before Fame

Prior to her acting career, she was employed as a worker in New York City's garment district.

Trivia

She appeared in the 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy.

Family Life

She was married to Oscar Robinson from 1955 to 1975.

Associated With

She starred in Maude with Adrienne Barbeau.