Ethel Ayler

May 1, 1930 (88 years old at death)

Whistler, Alabama, USA

Known for Acting

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

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Out of Practice

Unknown Role

2005

7.4

Six Feet Under

Ellen

2001

8.1

Fire & Ice

Lola Aimes

2001

8.0

Girlfriends

Nana Blackwell

2000

7.4

The Wedding

Eunice

1998

8.3

Eve's Bayou

Gran Mère

1997

6.4

Brooklyn South

Mabel Oakley

1997

9.7

7th Heaven

Mrs. Macaferty

1996

6.4

Friends

Hospital Administrator

1994

8.4

Sister, Sister

Ginny

1994

7.1

The Bodyguard

Emma

1992

6.7

Martin

Mrs. Whitmore

1992

7.6

Melrose Place

Mrs. Bowen

1992

5.9

Stormy Weathers

Clara Wilkes

1992

4.7

To Sleep with Anger

Hattie

1990

6.7

Day by Day

Marjorie

1988

6.0

Jake and the Fatman

Unknown Role

1987

6.2

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Jewelry Saleswoman

1986

6.1

The Cosby Show

Carrie Hanks

1984

7.0

Family Ties

Ms. Daniels

1982

7.2

The Andros Targets

Beatrice Long

1977

5.0

The First Breeze of Summer

Hattie

1976

Lord Shango

Lady in bar (uncredited)

1975

6.9

Great Performances

Hattie

1971

5.8

Time of the Heathen

Marie

1962

7.0