Ellen Holly

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.

Ellen Holly is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 9 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes School Daze (1988), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Great Performances (1971), Guiding Light (1952), High School Narc (1985), Take a Giant Step (1959), 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002), King Lear (1974). The recorded credits span 1952 to 2002, including 6 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.