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Carol Sutton

Highest Rated: 100% Cane River (1982)

Lowest Rated: 23% Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)

Birthday: Jun 29, 1933

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Carol Sutton, born on December 3, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a celebrated actor recognized for her prolific career spanning stage, television, and film. She began acting in the 1960s, honing her craft with the Dashiki Project Theatre, where she became a pillar of the New Orleans theater community. Her stage credits included acclaimed performances in productions such as "A Raisin in the Sun" and "The Last Madam." Sutton's on-screen career blossomed with roles in films like "Steel Magnolias" (1989) and "The Big Easy" (1986). Over the decades, she built an impressive filmography, appearing in notable movies such as "Monster's Ball" (2001) and "Ray" (2004). On television, Sutton made memorable guest appearances in series like "Queen Sugar" (OWN, 2016-2022) and "Treme" (HBO, 2010-2013), showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. In her later years, she gained recognition for her roles in "Poms" (2019) and "Lovecraft Country" (HBO, 2020). Sutton continued to work in both film and television until her passing on December 10, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Her contributions to the arts left an indelible mark on her hometown and the broader entertainment world, where she was admired for her talent, resilience, and dedication to her craft.

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Highest-Rated Movies

100% 50% Cane River
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91% 97% Freedom's Path Watchlist
80% 77% A Lesson Before Dying
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44% 80% A Love Song for Bobby Long
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36% 72% Poms Watchlist
23% 63% Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
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Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou
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Minstrel Man
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The Madam's Family: The Truth About Canal Street Brothel
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43% Robosapien: Rebooted
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Filmography

Movies TV Shows
Freedom's Path 91% 97% 2022 Caddy Actor Raceland 2019 Paula Actor Poms 36% 72% 2019 Ruby Actor Robosapien: Rebooted 43% 2013 Mrs. Jacobs Actor Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins 23% 63% 2008 Ms. Pearl Actor A Love Song for Bobby Long 44% 80% 2004 Ruthie Actor The Madam's Family: The Truth About Canal Street Brothel 2004 Ms. Aguillard Actor A Lesson Before Dying 80% 77% 1999 Thelma Actor Rag and Bone 1998 Etta Parker Actor Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou 1995 Judge Hamill Actor Cane River 100% 50% 1982 Ms. Mathis Actor Minstrel Man 1977 Tess Actor
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