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Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1873-03-07

Day of Death

1959-02-01

Place of Birth

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Madame Sul-Te-Wan (born Nellie Crawford; March 7, 1873 – February 1, 1959) was the first African-American actress to sign a film contract and be a featured performer. She was an American stage, film and television actress for over 50 years. The daughter of former slaves, she began her career in entertainment touring the East Coast with various theatrical companies and moved to California to become a member of the fledgling film community. She became known as a character actress, appeared in high-profile films such as The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916), and easily navigated the transition to the sound films. In 1986, she was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.

Filmography (57)

⭐ 6.5 Role: Good Luck Charm Vendor

The Buccaneer

1958
⭐ 4.2 Role: Witch Woman

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958
⭐ 6.3 Role: Flower Vendor (Uncredited)

Band of Angels

1957
⭐ 5.5 Role: Midwife (Uncredited)

Something of Value

1957
⭐ 6.2 Role: Hagar – Carmen's Grandmother (Uncredited)

Carmen Jones

1954
⭐ 6.0 Role: Libby

The Story of Seabiscuit

1949
⭐ 6.4 Role: Young Family Servant (Uncredited)

Mighty Joe Young

1949
⭐ 6.2 Role: Bit in "Ice Cold Katie" Number (uncredited)

Thank Your Lucky Stars

1943
⭐ 5.4 Role: Beulah

Revenge of the Zombies

1943
⭐ 6.7 Role: Miss Cully (uncredited)

Mokey

1942
⭐ 7.4 Role: Church Harmonium Player (Uncredited)

Sullivan's Travels

1941
⭐ 5.2 Role: Tahama

King of the Zombies

1941
⭐ 7.3 Role: Lady McBeth

Love Thy Neighbor

1940
⭐ 6.5 Role: Naomi

Maryland

1940
⭐ 6.5 Role: Native Woman

Safari

1940