Armelia McQueen
Born
Armelia Audrey McQueen

(1952-01-06)January 6, 1952
Southern Pines, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 3, 2020(2020-10-03) (aged 68)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1976–2018

Armelia Audrey McQueen (January 6, 1952 – October 3, 2020)[1] was an American actress.[2] She is best known for her roles in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin' (1978–1982, 1988–1989), the film Ghost (1990), and the television series Adventures in Wonderland (1992–1994).

Background

Armelia McQueen was born January 6, 1952, in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Following the divorce of McQueen's parents, her mother married Robert Brown in New York City. In Brooklyn, McQueen attended P.S. 44 and P.S. 258. She graduated from Central Commercial High School (now Norman Thomas High School) in 1969. McQueen then attended the Fashion Industry School, majoring in fashion design. In 1972, she attended Herbert Berghof's Drama School.[3]

McQueen died on October 3, 2020, at the age of 68.[1][2]

Stage

Television shows

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1976 Sparkle Tune Ann
1981 Quartet Night Club Singer
1988 Action Jackson Dee
1989 No Holds Barred Sadie
1990 Ghost Clara Brown
1998 Bulworth Ruthie
1999 Life Mrs. Clay

References

  1. ^ a b "Armelia McQueen Dies: 'Ain't Misbehavin", 'Ghost' Actress Was 68". Deadline. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b "AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Star Armelia McQueen Dies at 68". BroadwayWorld. October 4, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Armelia McQueen's Biography". The History Makers. 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2020-06-05. Actress Armelia McQueen was born on January 6, 1952 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to James and Kathleen McQueen.
  4. ^ "Armelia McQueen - Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  5. ^ "Armelia McQueen". TV Guide. Retrieved 2020-06-05. List of TV credits

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