Esther Rolle | |
|---|---|
 Rolle in 1978 | |
| Born | Esther Elizabeth Rolle November 8, 1920 Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1998 (aged 78) Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westview Community Cemetery, Pompano Beach, Florida |
| Nationality | American, Bahamian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1964–1998 |
| Known for | Florida Evans on Maude and Good Times |
| Spouse |
Oscar Robinson
(m. 1955; div. 1975) |
| Relatives | Estelle Evans (sister) Rosanna Carter (sister) |
| Awards | 1979 Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special Summer of My German Soldier |
Esther Elizabeth Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good Times, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1976. In 1979, Rolle won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special for the television film Summer of My German Soldier.[1]