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Ethyl Spraggins Ayler was an African-American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.
Birth Name
Ethyl Spraggins Ayler
Born
Thursday, 01 May 1930
Died
Sunday, 18 November 2018
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Out of Practice | Maria | 2005 |
| Six Feet Under | Ellen | 2001 |
| Fire & Ice | Lola Aimes | 2001 |
| Girlfriends | Nana Blackwell | 2000 |
| The Wedding | Eunice | 1998 |
| Eve's Bayou | Gran Mere | 1997 |
| Brooklyn South | Mabel Oakley | 1997 |
| 7th Heaven | Mrs. Macaferty | 1996 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | Herself | 1996 |
| Fudge | Female Patron | 1995 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Out of Practice | Maria | 2005 |
| Six Feet Under | Ellen | 2001 |
| Fire & Ice | Lola Aimes | 2001 |
| Girlfriends | Nana Blackwell | 2000 |
| The Wedding | Eunice | 1998 |
| Eve's Bayou | Gran Mere | 1997 |
| Brooklyn South | Mabel Oakley | 1997 |
| 7th Heaven | Mrs. Macaferty | 1996 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | Herself | 1996 |
| Fudge | Female Patron | 1995 |
| Friends | Hospital Administrator | 1994 |
| Sister, Sister | Ginny | 1994 |
| The Bodyguard | Emma | 1992 |
| Martin | Mrs. Whitmore | 1992 |
| Melrose Place | Mrs. Bowen | 1992 |
| Stormy Weathers | Clara Wilkes | 1992 |
| Sisters | Judge | 1991 |
| To Sleep with Anger | Hattie | 1990 |
| Day by Day | Marjorie | 1988 |
| Jake and the Fatman | Theresa Salt | 1987 |
| 9½ Weeks | Jewelry Saleswoman | 1986 |
| The Cosby Show | Carrie Hanks | 1984 |
| Family Ties | Ms. Daniels | 1982 |
| The Andros Targets | Beatrice Long | 1977 |
| Ryan's Hope | Constance Small, R. N. | 1975 |
| Lord Shango | Lady in bar | 1975 |
| The American Parade | Charlene Simmons | 1974 |
| Come Back Charleston Blue | Matron at Ball | 1972 |
| Time of the Heathen | Marie | 1962 |
| Play of the Week | Zarita | 1959 |
