Minnie Gentry

Minnie Gentry (born Minnie Lee Watson, December 2, 1915 – May 11, 1993) was an American actress.

Gentry was born Minnie Lee Watson in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Mincie and Taylor Watson. She also appeared in several films, including The Brother from Another Planet, Def by Temptation, and Jungle Fever. She portrayed Aunt Bess on the television series All My Children and Miriam George on Ryan's Hope. She also appeared as Gramtee on The Cosby Show.

On May 11, 1993, Gentry died at her home in Manhattan at age 77.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1972 Georgia, Georgia Mrs. Alberta Anderson 1972 Come Back, Charleston Blue Her Majesty 1973 Black Caesar Momma Gibbs 1974 Claudine Bus Woman Uncredited1977 Greased Lightning Wendell's Mother 1984 The Brother from Another Planet Mrs. Brown 1986 America Mrs. Justice 1988 Apprentice to Murder Mam Isobel 1990 The Cosby Show Harriet "Gramtee" McCutcheon Episode: "The Storyteller" (season 6)1990 Def by Temptation Grandma 1992 Bad Lieutenant Elderly Woman