Acting
Born May 1, 1930 — died November 18, 2018 · Whistler, Alabama, USA
Ethyl Spraggins Ayler (May 1, 1930 – November 18, 2018) was an American character actress with a career spanning over five decades.
Friends
1994 · Hospital Administrator
The Bodyguard
1992 · Emma
Nine 1/2 Weeks
1986 · Jewelry Saleswoman
Six Feet Under
2001 · Ellen
The Cosby Show
1984 · Carrie Hanks
Family Ties
1982 · Ms. Daniels
7th Heaven
1996 · Mrs. Macaferty
Melrose Place
1992 · Mrs. Bowen
Eve's Bayou
1997 · Gran Mère
Martin
1992 · Mrs. Whitmore
Sister, Sister
1994 · Ginny
To Sleep with Anger
1990 · Hattie
Out of Practice
2005
Fire & Ice
2001 · Lola Aimes
Girlfriends
2000 · Nana Blackwell
The Wedding
1998 · Eunice
Brooklyn South
1997 · Mabel Oakley
Stormy Weathers
1992 · Clara Wilkes
Day by Day
1988 · Marjorie
Jake and the Fatman
1987
The Andros Targets
1977 · Beatrice Long
The First Breeze of Summer
1976 · Hattie
Lord Shango
1975 · Lady in bar (uncredited)
Great Performances
1971 · Hattie
