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Acting
Ellen Holly
Ellen Holly is best known for Great Performances, Guiding Light and The Mike Douglas Show. Ellen Holly was born on January 16, 1931. Ellen Holly died on December 5, 2023 at the age of 92.
- Born
- January 16, 1931
- Place of birth
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- December 5, 2023 (92 years old)
Biography
Ellen Virginia Holly (January 16, 1931 – December 5, 2023) was an American actress. Beginning her career on stage in the late 1950s, Holly was perhaps best known for her role as Carla Gray–Hall on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Holly is noted as the first African American to appear on daytime television in a leading role.
Known for
Filmography
- 1971Great PerformancesRegan
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Hostess
- 1952Guiding LightJudge Frances Collier
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ellen Holly been in?
Ellen Holly is best known for Great Performances, Guiding Light and The Mike Douglas Show.
When was Ellen Holly born?
Ellen Holly was born on January 16, 1931. (Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Ellen Holly?
Ellen Holly died on December 5, 2023 at the age of 92.
Updated: November 13, 2026 ·