Acting · Whistler, Alabama, USA · Born May 1, 1930
Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.
TVOut of Practice
2005
TVSix Feet Under
2001
as Ellen
MovieFire & Ice
2001
as Lola Aimes
TVGirlfriends
2000
as Nana Blackwell
MovieThe Wedding
1998
as Eunice
MovieEve's Bayou
1997
as Gran Mère
TVBrooklyn South
1997
as Mabel Oakley
TV7th Heaven
1996
as Mrs. Macaferty
TVFriends
1994
as Hospital Administrator
TVSister, Sister
1994
as Ginny
MovieThe Bodyguard
1992
as Emma
TVMartin
1992
as Mrs. Whitmore
TVMelrose Place
1992
as Mrs. Bowen
MovieStormy Weathers
1992
as Clara Wilkes
MovieTo Sleep with Anger
1990
as Hattie
TVDay by Day
1988
as Marjorie
TVJake and the Fatman
1987
MovieNine 1/2 Weeks
1986
as Jewelry Saleswoman
TVThe Cosby Show
1984
as Carrie Hanks
TVFamily Ties
1982
as Ms. Daniels
TVThe Andros Targets
1977
as Beatrice Long
MovieThe First Breeze of Summer
1976
as Hattie
MovieLord Shango
1975
as Lady in bar (uncredited)
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Hattie
MovieTime of the Heathen
1962
as Marie
