Scene from Cool Breeze (1972)

Alternate Names: Margret Avery, Margaret Avery (I)

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Something Evil (1972) as Irene

Most Important Roles:

• The Color Purple (1985) as Shug Avery
• Magnum Force (1973) as Prostitute
• Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Annie Mae
• The Set Up (1995) as
• Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) as Mamma Jenkins
• The Return of Superfly (1990) as Francine
• Meet the Browns (2008) as Sarah Brown
• The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) as Toby Millman
• Hell Up In Harlem (1973) as Sister Jennifer
• Lord Help Us (2007) as Dorinda Thomas

Career Highlights:

• The Color Purple (1985)
• Magnum Force (1973)
• Which Way Is Up? (1977)
• The Set Up (1995)
• Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
• The Return of Superfly (1990)
• Meet the Browns (2008)
• The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)
• Hell Up In Harlem (1973)
• Lord Help Us (2007)

Margaret Avery, born on January 20, 1944, is an American actress known for her role as Shug in 'The Color Purple' (1985), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Alternate Names: Pam Greer, Pam Greer, Pamela Grier, Pamela Grier, پم گری‌یر, 帕姆·格里爾

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
• Eye Color: brown
• Hair Color: black hair
• Weight: 60.8kg

First Appearances:

• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Fourth Woman

Most Important Roles:

• Mars Attacks! (1996) as Louise Williams
• Jackie Brown (1997) as Jackie Brown
• Ghosts of Mars (2001) as Commander Helena Braddock
• Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) as Ms. Wardroe
• Escape from L.A. (1996) as Hershe Las Palamas
• The Vindicator (1986) as Hunter
• Coffy (1973) as Coffy
• Foxy Brown (1974) as Foxy Brown
• The Big Bird Cage (1972) as Blossom
• Bones (2001) as Pearl

Career Highlights:

• Mars Attacks! (1996)
• Jackie Brown (1997)
• Ghosts of Mars (2001)
• Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
• Escape from L.A. (1996)
• The Vindicator (1986)
• Coffy (1973)
• Foxy Brown (1974)
• The Big Bird Cage (1972)
• Bones (2001)

Awards:

• Time Machine Award (2018)

Pamela Suzette Grier, born May 26, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, is an American actress renowned for her iconic roles in blaxploitation films of the 1970s. She rose to prominence playing titular characters in 'Coffy' (1973) and 'Foxy Brown' (1974), among other notable films like 'The Big Doll House' (1971) and 'Black Mama, White Mama' (1973). Her career spans over four decades, with significant roles in films such as 'Jackie Brown' (1997) and television series like 'The L Word' (2004-2009) and 'Bless This Mess' (2019-2020).

Alternate Names: Paula Alma Kelly

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma (1969) as

Most Important Roles:

• The Andromeda Strain (1971) as Karen Anson
• Trouble Man (1972) as Cleo
• Soylent Green (1973) as Martha Phillips
• The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) as Dahomey Queen
• Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) as Satin Doll
• Zora is My Name! (1990) as
• Drum (1976) as Rachel
• Top of the Heap (1972) as Black Chick
• Three Tough Guys (1974) as Fay
• Cool Breeze (1972) as Martha Harris

Career Highlights:

• The Andromeda Strain (1971)
• Trouble Man (1972)
• Soylent Green (1973)
• The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)
• Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
• Zora is My Name! (1990)
• Drum (1976)
• Top of the Heap (1972)
• Three Tough Guys (1974)
• Cool Breeze (1972)

Paula Alma Kelly (October 21, 1942 - February 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer who worked extensively in film, television, and theater.