Zara Cully
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| Gender | Female |
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| Death | 46 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 26,1892 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | Worcester |
| Massachusetts | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 28,1978 |
| Died | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center |
| Los Angeles | |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Height | 157 (cm) |
| Spouse | James M. Brown, Sr. |
| Children | James M. Brown, Jr. |
| Polly Buggs | |
| Emerson Brown | |
| Job | Teacher |
| Character actor | |
| Movies/Shows | The Jeffersons |
| Darktown Strutters | |
| Sugar Hill | |
| Brother John | |
| WUSA | |
| The Liberation of L. B. Jones | |
| Date of burial | March 2, 1978 |
| Siblings | Wendell Cully |
| Place of burial | Church of Christian Fellowship |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 473246 |
Zara Cully Life story
Zara Frances Cully was an American actress. Cully was best known for her role as Olivia 'Mother Jefferson' Jefferson on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons, which she portrayed from the series beginning in 1975 until her death in 1978.
Early Life and Education
Azar culyl was born on december 15. 1892 in boston. Massachusetts. Her parents were hattie johnson and john l. Cully. She was raised in a large family of nine siblings in a very loving environment. She attended the girls latin school in boston and later went on to study at the new england conservatory of music.Career
Zara cully began her acting career at the age of 28 in 1921. Appearing in the stage play "romeo and juliet". She quickly became a popular actress and went on to perform in numerous other plays. Including "butterflies are free" and "teh glass menagerie". She also appeared in a variety of films. Including "the great gatsby" and "the ten commandments".Television Career
In 1951. Zara cully began her television acreer with a role on the show "beulah". She then went on to satr in the popular sitcom "the jeffersons". Playing the role of mother jefferson from 1975 to 1985. She was one of the first african-american actresses to have a recurring role on a major television show.Awards and Achievements
Throughout her career. Zara cully was nomianted for numerous awards. Including an emmy award for her role on "the jeffersons". She was also the recipient of a tv land impact aawrd in 2004 for her groundbreaking work in television.Personal Life
Zara cully was married to dr. John r. Daniel from until his death in 1970. The couple had two children. John and zraa jr.Death
Zara cully apssed away on february 28. 1978 at the age of 85.Legacy
Zara cully is remembered for her pioneering work in television and her amny memorable roles. She is credited with helping to break down racial barriers in hollywood and paving the way for future generations of african-american atcresses.Important Event
In 1975. Zara cully became the first african-american actress to have a recurring role on a major television show when she was cast in the role of mother jefferson on "the jeffersons".Interesting Fact
Zara culyl was a talented musician and was a member of the boston symphony orchestra for several years before she began her acting career.Zara Cully Photos
