Estelle Evans

Estelle Rolle Evans (October 1, 1906 – July 20, 1985) was a Bahamian American actress during the 20th century. Some of her most famous appearances were in the movies The Quiet One (1948), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), and The Learning Tree (1969).

Estelle Evans
Evans in The Quiet One, 1948
Born
Estelle Rolle

(1906-10-01)October 1, 1906
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
DiedJuly 20, 1985(1985-07-20) (aged 78)
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1948-1980
Spouse(s)Walter Evans
ChildrenEliza Evans
Ella Evans
Estella Evans
Parent(s)Jonathan Rolle
Elizabeth Rolle
RelativesRosanna Carter
Esther Rolle (sisters; both deceased)
Awards1969 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture The Learning Tree

Evans was the sister of actresses Rosanna Carter and Esther Rolle.

Personal life and death

Evans was born Estelle Rolle on October 1, 1906, in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas,[1] to parents Jonathan and Elizabeth Iris Rolle (née Dames). She was the oldest of eighteen children. Her sisters include actresses Rosanna Carter and Esther Rolle.

Evans was married once, to Walter Evans. The two had three daughters: Eliza, Ella and Estella Evans.[2][3]

Evans played Calpurnia in the 1962 film version of To Kill a Mockingbird and acted in several other major movies and television shows.

Evans died on July 20, 1985, in New York City, New York and was buried in Westview Community Cemetery in Pompano Beach, Florida. She was 78 years old. [4]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1948The Quiet OneThe MotherDocumentary
1962To Kill a MockingbirdCalpurnia
1963Naked CityCrossing GuardTV Series
1969The Learning TreeSarah
1975The JeffersonsMaryTV Series
1975Good TimesAliceTV Series
1977A Piece of the ActionAlberta Ballard
1981See China and Die1st MaidTV Movie
1982The ClairvoyantFrancine
1982Tales of the Unknown SouthTV Movie
(segment "The Half-Pint Flask")
(final film role)

[5]

References
  1. Geni - Estelle Evans
  2. Geni - Estelle Evans
  3. Geni - William Evans
  4. Estelle Rolle Evans (1906-1985) Find A Grave Memorial
  5. Estelle Evans Filmography
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