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Rhetta Hughes

Rhetta Hughes

Actor, Music Department

Born November 9, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, USA

Died June 3, 2019

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Rhetta Hughes, born on June 15, 1939, in Dallas, Texas, USA, was an actress recognized for her roles in Purlie (1982), Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971), and Tenement (1985). She passed away on June 3, 2019, in the USA.

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Sweet Black Film Poster

Sweet Black Film Feature Film2021Self

The Making of The New York Spirit Documentary2002Self - singer

Law & Order Poster

Law & Order TV Series1990Grandmother

Knightwatch Poster

Knightwatch TV Series19881 episode, 1988

A Killing Affair Poster

A Killing Affair Feature Film1985Vinia

Tenement Poster

Tenement Feature Film1985Leona

The 38th Annual Tony Awards Poster

The 38th Annual Tony Awards TV Special1984Self - Nominee

Long Day's Journey Into Night Poster

Long Day's Journey Into Night TV Movie1982Cathleen

Purlie TV Movie1981Missy

The Wiz Feature Film1978The Wiz Singers Adult Choir

Don't Play Us Cheap Poster

Don't Play Us Cheap Feature Film1972Earnestine

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Poster

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Feature Film1971Old Girl Friend

Allen Ludden's Gallery Poster

Allen Ludden's Gallery TV Series1969Self

The Merv Griffin Show Poster

The Merv Griffin Show TV Series1962Self - singer

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Series1962Self - Guest

Music Department

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High Rise Feature Film1973

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