Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle (November 8, 1920 - November 17, 1998) was an American actress, best known for her role as Florida Evans, the character she played on two successful 1970s sitcoms: Maude and its spinoff, Good Times.

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November 8 - 1920 - November 17 - 1998 - American - 1970s - Maude - Spinoff - Good Times

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The daughter of Bahamian immigrants, Rolle was born in Pompano Beach, Florida and attended Spelman College.

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Bahamian - Pompano Beach - Florida - Spelman College

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After Good Times, she starred in a number of made-for-television movies and feature films, including Driving Miss Daisy, A Raisin in the Sun, and My Fellow Americans.

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Driving Miss Daisy - A Raisin in the Sun - My Fellow Americans

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Ms. Rolle was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Florida Evans in "Good Times". She was also the winner of an Emmy Award for her movie "A Raisin in the Sun".

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Rolle died in Los Angeles, California due to complications from diabetes.

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Los Angeles, California - Diabetes

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She left her Emmy and estate to an institution for African American rights

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