Ellis Haizlip | |
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Born | Washington, DC, U.S. | September 21, 1929
Died | January 25, 1991 Washington, DC, U.S. | (aged 61)
Occupation(s) | Television and theatre producer, broadcaster |
Years active | 1954–1980s |
Notable work | Soul! |
Ellis B. Haizlip (September 21, 1929 – January 25, 1991) was an American television and theatrical producer, broadcaster and promoter of African American culture. Haizlip is best known as the creator, producer and host of the television variety show, SOUL!.[1]