Olivia Cole
In the industry, Olivia Cole is an American actress, with the documentation thinner than the work itself. Most of the work on record sits in drama. There are 16 credits to go on. 'Roots' is the series her name is usually tied to, playing Mathilda. 'First Sunday' belongs to the same filmography. She won the Emmy for 'Roots'.
Olivia Cole
7 Movies
9 Series
In the industry, Olivia Cole is an American actress, with the documentation thinner than the work itself. Most of the work on record sits in drama. There are 16 credits to go on. 'Roots' is the series her name is usually tied to, playing Mathilda. 'First Sunday' belongs to the same filmography. She won the Emmy for 'Roots'.
TV Shows
Plays Mathilda
Roots
1977
Plays Miss Sophie
Brewster Place
1990
Plays Maum Sally
North and South
1985
Plays Maggie Rogers
Backstairs at the White House
1979
Plays Melinda Coop
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Judge Julie McFarlane
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Miss Sophie
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Esther Scott
Christy
1994
Plays Elizabeth
American Playhouse
1982
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First Sunday
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First Sunday
Momma T
2008
Film
Christy
Esther Scott · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Brewster Place
Miss Sophie · 10 episodes
1990–
TV
The Women of Brewster Place
Miss Sophie
1989
Film
The Women of Brewster Place
Miss Sophie · 2 episodes
1989–
TV
The Fig Tree
Nannie
1987
Film
Big Shots
Mrs. Newton
1987
Film
L.A. Law
Judge Julie McFarlane · 3 episodes
1986–
TV
North and South
Maum Sally · 6 episodes
1985–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olivia Cole still alive?
Olivia Cole passed away on January 19, 2018 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Olivia Cole?
Olivia Cole is best known for roles in First Sunday, Coming Home, Some Kind of Hero.
How many movies has Olivia Cole been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1977), Olivia Cole has appeared in 7 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Olivia Cole's first movie?
The career of Olivia Cole began with Heroes (1977).
What is Olivia Cole's most recent movie or series?
Olivia Cole's most recent release is First Sunday, which premiered on January 11, 2008.
What TV shows has Olivia Cole appeared in?
On television, Olivia Cole has appeared in Murder, She Wrote, Roots, North and South, L.A. Law.
Olivia Cole
1942-11-26 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA
In the industry, Olivia Cole is an American actress, with the documentation thinner than the work itself. Most of the work on record sits in drama. There are 16 credits to go on. 'Roots' is the series her name is usually tied to, playing Mathilda. 'First Sunday' belongs to the same filmography. She won the Emmy for 'Roots'.