Rosanna Carter

Rosanna Rolle Carter (September 20, 1918 – December 30, 2016) was a Bahamian American television, stage, and film actress. Born in Nassau, Bahamas, she was the sister of Esther Rolle and Estelle Evans, and one of 18 children. During the Harlem Renaissance, she acted at New Lafayette Theater as one of the Lafayette Players. Carter had a successful career on Broadway, with credits including Inacent Black (1980), The American Clock (1980), and My Sister, My Sister (1973). She starred in films such as Night of the Juggler (1980) and The Brother from Another Planet (1984), which was well-received. Carter also made guest appearances on television shows, including Good Times in 1974 and Mrs. McNeill in 1985.