Louise Beavers

About

Movie actress known for her roles in Imitation of Life and Uncle Tom's Cabin. She acted in over 100 films, mainly cast as a maid, servant, nanny, or as a slave. She is known as embodying the "mammy" role, a racist trope in early American cinema. Her career is significant in the history of cinema.

Before Fame

She graduated from Pasadena High School and began working as an assistant for Hollywood star Leatrice Joy.

Trivia

She was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1976.

Family Life

She married Leroy Moore in 1952, with whom she stayed with until her death.

Associated With

She starred alongside Claudette Colbert in Imitation Of Life.