Ethel Ayler

Actor · 1930–2018 · Whistler, Alabama, USA

Biography

Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.

Acted in 25

2000s

2005
Out of Practice
TV · 1 Season · Comedy
75
2001
Six Feet Under
Ellen · 1 episode
85
Fire & Ice
Lola Aimes
2000
Girlfriends
Nana Blackwell · 1 episode
74

1990s

1998
The Wedding
Eunice
1997
Eve's Bayou
Gran Mère
75
Brooklyn South
Mabel Oakley · 1 episode
1996
7th Heaven
Mrs. Macaferty · 1 episode
56
1994
Friends
Hospital Administrator · 1 episode
87
Sister, Sister
Ginny · 1 episode
65
1992
The Bodyguard
Emma
54
Martin
Mrs. Whitmore · 1 episode
75
Melrose Place
Mrs. Bowen · 1 episode
60
Stormy Weathers
Clara Wilkes
1990
To Sleep with Anger
Hattie

1980s

1988
Day by Day
Marjorie · 1 episode
1987
Jake and the Fatman
TV · 5 Seasons · Drama · Crime
63
1986
Nine 1/2 Weeks
Jewelry Saleswoman
57
1984
The Cosby Show
Carrie Hanks · 6 episodes
73
1982
Family Ties
Ms. Daniels · 1 episode
73

1970s

1977
The Andros Targets
Beatrice Long · 1 episode
1976
The First Breeze of Summer
Hattie
1975
Lord Shango
Lady in bar (uncredited)
57
1971
Great Performances
Hattie · 1 episode
74

1960s

1962
Time of the Heathen
Marie