Caption: Still of John Amos, Ralph Carter, Esther Rolle, BernNadette Stanis and Jimmie Walker in Good Times (1974)
Actress, Soundtrack
Born: November 8, 1920
Star sign: Scorpio
Known for: Good Times (1974), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), One Life to Live (1968), Rosewood (1997)
Source: IMDB
Affectionately known for the role of outspoken maid Florida Evans on the hit 70s sitcoms "Maude" and "Good Times," African-American actress Esther Rolle proved to be as spirited and iron-willed off-camera as well. The gap-toothed, rather plumpish and plain-looking actress with the gravelly voice was born in Pompano Beach, Florida, the 10th child ...