ACTOR
Essex Hemphill
Known for Tongues Untied · Anthem · Black Is… Black Ain’t
Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.
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- Born
- Apr 16, 1967
- Died
- Nov 9, 1995
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Affirmations
1990
Tongues UntiedSelf - Poetry Performance
1990Tongues UntiedWriter
1990
Anthem
1993
Black Is… Black Ain’tSelf
1995
Fellow TravelersSelf (archive)
2008
Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + AudreSelf
2015EH
Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the PotomacSelf
Photos
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