Minnie Gentry(1915-1993)

Actress

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Minnie Gentry was born on 2 December 1915 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Bad Lieutenant (1992), Black Caesar, le parrain de Harlem (1973) and Come Back Charleston Blue (1972). She was married to Lloyd Gentry. She died on 6 May 1993 in New York, USA.

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Known for

Harvey Keitel in Bad Lieutenant (1992)

7.0

Elderly Woman

1992

Fred Williamson and Gloria Hendry in Black Caesar, le parrain de Harlem (1973)

Black Caesar, le parrain de Harlem

6.4

Momma Gibbs

1973

Godfrey Cambridge and Raymond St. Jacques in Come Back Charleston Blue (1972)

Come Back Charleston Blue

6.5

Her Majesty

1972

Mia Sara, Donald Sutherland, and Chad Lowe in L'apprenti criminel (1988)

L'apprenti criminel

5.0

Mam Isobel

1988

Credits

Actress

Here and Now
7.4
TV Series
- Mrs. Hackett
- 1992
Bad Lieutenant
7.0
- Elderly Woman
- 1992
New York - Police judiciaire
7.8
TV Series
- Bernice
- 1990
Cosby Show
7.4
TV Series
- Aunt Gramtee
- 1990
Succube
5.2
- Grandma
- 1990
L'apprenti criminel
5.0
- Mam Isobel
- 1988
America
4.3
- Mrs. Justice
- 1986
Brother
6.7
- Mrs. Brown
- 1984
Hollow Image
6.4
TV Movie
- Emma
- 1979
Ryan's Hope
7.2
TV Series
- Miriam George
- 1979
Greased Lightning
6.4
- Wendell's Mother
- 1977
Just an Old Sweet Song
7.7
TV Movie
- Aunt Velvet
- 1976
The American Parade
6.9
TV Mini Series
- Sophia
- 1975
Salty
6.7
TV Series
- Miss Gentry
- 1974
Claudine
7.3
- Bus Woman (uncredited)
- 1974

Personal details

Born
- December 2, 1915
- Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Died
- May 6, 1993
- New York, USA(undisclosed)
Spouse
- Lloyd GentrySeptember 28, 1932 - ? (divorced, 1 child)
Relatives
- Terrence Howard(Great Grandchild)
Other works
Originated the role of Mu' Dear in the Off-Broadway production of Black Girl (1972) by J.E. Franklin. Claudia McNeil played the role in the film version.

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Trivia
Great-grandmother of actor Terrence Howard. He credits her with his becoming an actor. Watching her perform several different characters is what made him realize acting was his passion. She was his first acting coach, and while working he would often play the role of the other characters his great-grandmother was working on at the time.

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When did Minnie Gentry die?
May 6, 1993
How did Minnie Gentry die?
Undisclosed
How old was Minnie Gentry when she died?
77 years old
Where did Minnie Gentry die?
New York, USA
When was Minnie Gentry born?
December 2, 1915

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