Marilyn Coleman
Known For
Acting
Born
1934-03-23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
2013-06-25
Biography
Marilyn B. Coleman was a writer, a singer, and an award-winning actress on Broadway, on television, and in film. She was born to the late Estella and Fred Bonaparte in Philadelphia. She moved to Los Angeles in 1966 and began a career that spanned more than 45 years on stage, film and television. Coleman started her acting career landing roles in films, such as the drama "Looking For Mr. Goodbar" (1977) with Diane Keaton, the comedic adaptation "Which Way Is Up?" (1977) with Richard Pryor and the crime flick "Remember My Name" (1978) with Geraldine Chaplin. She also appeared in the TV movie "Nowhere to Run" (NBC, 1977-78). She also was featured in the miniseries "A Woman Called Moses" (1978-79). She worked in television in her early acting career as well, including a part on "Good Times" (CBS, 1973-79). Her career progressed to film, including a role in the Season Hubley drama "Vice Squad" (1982). She also starred in the TV movies "Aunt Mary" (1979-1980), "The Best Little Girl in the World" (ABC, 1980-81) and "Something So Right" (CBS, 1982-83). Coleman focused on film in more recent years, appearing in the dramatic comedy "The Five Heartbeats" (1991) with Robert Townsend and "Menace II Society" (1993) with Tyrin Turner. She also was featured in the TV movie "Heat Wave" (TNT, 1989-1990). She also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Designing Women" (CBS, 1986-1993). Coleman more recently acted in the Robert Townsend adventurous drama "The Meteor Man" (1993). Marilyn was formerly married to jazz percussionist George Allen. They have a daughter, Marci Allen-Koutsialis. After their divorce, she married jazz singer Earl Coleman. They had two children, Kevin Coleman and Dana Coleman-Baylor.
Most Known For
The Love Boat
as Mrs. Dennison
Hunter
as Hotel Clerk
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as Funeral Mourner
Aunt Mary
as Grace Hazel
Menace II Society
as Grandmama
A Woman Called Moses
as Molly
The Atlanta Child Murders
as Lois Evans
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
as Mrs. Jackson
The Meteor Man
as Mrs. Walker
Vice Squad
as Beatrice Adams
Willie Dynamite
as Connie
Which Way Is Up?
as Sister Sarah Thomas
Up the Sandbox
as Rose White
Remember My Name
as Teresa
No Other Love
as Mrs. Walker
Better Off Dead.
as Rene Dubuque
Don't Go to Sleep
as Sarah
Something So Right
as Secretary
Nowhere to Run
as Maid
The Best Little Girl in the World
as Emergency Room Nurse