Born in New York City, New York, USA — Sep 29 1910• Died Sep 15 1997

Edna Mae Harris was one of the best-known Black actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in many all-black cast independently produced movies of the day. An attractive woman who had a soulful voice, personality and sex appeal, she could sing, dance and act. The personification of a Harlem performer, Edna found fame by playing in both stage and screen versions of The Green Pastures (1936) as Zeba. Audiences loved her, and she received glorious reviews, so it was no surprise when Hollywood asked her to repeat her role on screen to wide acclaim. Edna M…
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Rose - Lee's Maid (uncredited)

Black Woman (uncredited)

Sun Tan Girl (uncredited)

Lulu (Uncredited)

Self - Actress

Zeba

Maid

self

Doll Davis

Mary Bowdin

Elsie Bellwood

Corrine Aiken

Fredi Welsh
