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      Abbey Lincoln

      Abbey Lincoln

      Highest Rated: 100% Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023)

      Lowest Rated: 43% For Love of Ivy (1968)

      Birthday: Aug 6, 1930

      Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

      Actress-musician Abbey Lincoln made a splash in Hollywood both on and off-screen for more than four decades. In her early acting career, Lincoln appeared in such films as "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956) and "Nothing But a Man" (1964). Lincoln's talent was recognized early on when she received a nomination for a best supporting actress Golden Globe Award for "For Love of Ivy" in 1968 for her incredible performance. Her work around this time also included a part on the TV movie "Short Walk to Daylight" (ABC, 1972-73). She also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "Abbey Lincoln, You Gotta Pay the Band" (1992-93), "Carnegie Hall Salutes the Jazz Masters" (PBS, 1993-94) and "The Ark of the Spirit With Avery Brooks" (TBS, 1995-96). She also had roles in film during these years, including roles in the dramatic comedy "Mo' Better Blues" (1990) with Denzel Washington. Lincoln also created music for the Matt Dillon crime drama "Drugstore Cowboy" (1989). Lincoln last appeared on "Forever Ella" (1999-2000). Lincoln passed away in August 2010 at the age of 80.

      Highest rated movies

      Nothing But a Man
      Mo' Better Blues
      For Love of Ivy

      Photos

      FOR LOVE OF IVY, Abbey Lincoln, 1968 NOTHING BUT A MAN, Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln,1964 NOTHING BUT A MAN, Abbey Lincoln, Ivan Dixon, 1964 GIRL CAN'T HELP IT, THE, Abbey Lincoln, 1956 NOTHING BUT A MAN, Abbey Lincoln, Ivan Dixon, 1964.

      Filmography

      Movies

      Credit
      100% No Score Yet Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes Self - 2023
      71% 75% Mo' Better Blues Lillian Gilliam (Character) $15.9M 1990
      No Score Yet 100% Short Walk to Daylight Dorella (Character) - 1972
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Black Answer Claudia Lee (Character) - 1969
      43% 52% For Love of Ivy Ivy Moore (Character) - 1968
      98% 88% Nothing But a Man Josie (Character) $12.4K 1964

      TV

      Credit
      No Score Yet 88% All in the Family Unknown (Guest Star) 1978
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Marcus Welby, M.D. Judge Mabel Palmer (Guest Star) 1974
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Name of the Game Unknown (Guest Star) 1968