Estelle Evans

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

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

Biography Evans was born Estelle Rolle on October 1, 1906, in Exuma, Bahamas to parents Jonathan and Elizabeth Iris Rolle (née Dames). She was the oldest of 18 children. Her father moved to Florida to work for the railway;

In New York, Evans studied drama at Hunter College, and at American Negro Theater

Evans died on July 20, 1985, in New York City, and she was buried in Westview Community Cemetery in Pompano Beach, Florida. She was age 76. She was survived by 1 son and 1 daughter.

Filmography

+ Film and television appearances of Estelle Evans Title Year Role Notes Daddy-Long-Legs 1919 Uncredited The Quiet One 1948 The Mother documentary To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 Calpurnia Naked City 1963 Crossing Guard TV series The Learning Tree 1969 Sarah The Jeffersons 1975 Mary TV series Good Times 1975 Alice TV series A Piece of the Action 1977 Alberta Ballard See China and Die 1981 1st Maid TV movie The Clairvoyant 1982 Francine Tales of the Unknown South 1984 TV movie, segment "The Half-Pint Flask"