Biography

Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.

Known For

The Bodyguard

Emma

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Jewelry Saleswoman

Eve's Bayou

Gran Mère

To Sleep with Anger

Hattie

The Wedding

Eunice

Lord Shango

Lady in bar (uncredited)

Stormy Weathers

Clara Wilkes

Fire & Ice

Lola Aimes