Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
November 17, 1955
Place of Birth:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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Yolanda King
Biography
Yolanda Denise King (November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007) was an American activist, actress and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She was also known for her artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking. Her childhood experience was greatly influenced by her father's highly public and influential activism.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Selma, Lord, Selma | Miss Bright |
| 1999 | Our Friend, Martin | Christine King (voice) |
| 1996 | America's Dream | Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Reena Evers |
| 1981 | Death of a Prophet | Betty |
| 1980 | Hopscotch | Coffee Shop Manager |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis | Self (archive footage) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Liberty's Kids | Elizabeth Freeman (voice) |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine | Choir Director |
| 1995 | JAG | Federal Judge Esther Green |
| 1978 | King | Rosa Parks |