Billie Allen
Wilhelmina Louise Allen (January 13, 1925 – December 29, 2015) was an American actress, theater director, dancer and entertainer. Allen was one of the first black actors and performers to appear on television and stage in the United States, at a time when those venues were largely closed to African Americans. During the 1950s, Allen became one of the first black entertainers to have a recurring...
Wilhelmina Louise Allen (January 13, 1925 – December 29, 2015) was an American actress, theater director, dancer and entertainer. Allen was one of the first black actors and performers to appear on television and stage in the United States, at a time when those venues were largely closed to African Americans. During the 1950s, Allen became one of the first black entertainers to have a recurring...
Known For
Cast Credits
The Prosecutors
as Evelyn
Eddie Murphy Raw
as Eddie's Aunt
Losing Ground
as Mother
Winter Kills
as Receptionist
The Wiz
as Aunt Em's Party
Black Like Me
as Vertell
Souls of Sin
as Etta Mason