Minnie Gentry(1915-1993)

Minnie Gentry was born on 2 December 1915 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Bad Lieutenant (1992), Black Caesar (1973) and Come Back Charleston Blue (1972). She was married to Lloyd Gentry. She died on 6 May 1993 in New York, USA.

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Born
- December 2, 1915
- Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Died
- May 6, 1993
- New York, USA(undisclosed)
Spouse
- Lloyd GentrySeptember 28, 1932 - ? (divorced, 1 child)
Children
- Marjorie Hawkins
Parents
Relatives
- Terrence Howard(Great Grandchild)
Other works
Originated the role of Mu' Dear in the Off-Broadway production of Black Girl (1972) by J.E. Franklin. Claudia McNeil played the role in the film version.

Trivia
Great-grandmother of actor Terrence Howard. He credits her with his becoming an actor. Watching her perform several different characters is what made him realize acting was his passion. She was his first acting coach, and while working he would often play the role of the other characters his great-grandmother was working on at the time.

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