Biography

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

Known For

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Jewelry Saleswoman

The Bodyguard

Emma

The First Breeze of Summer

Hattie

Stormy Weathers

Clara Wilkes

Lord Shango

Lady in bar (uncredited)

Eve's Bayou

Gran Mère

Time of the Heathen

Marie

The Wedding

Eunice