Ellen Holly was the first African American actress to star on daytime television in a leading role. Holly's credits include One Life to Live, Guiding Light, and In the Heat of the Night. Along with several other television appearances, she starred in films including, "Take a Giant Step," "Cops and Robbers," and "School Days."
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