Esther Rolle, born to Bahamian parents, has her name etched in the annals of American entertainment history. Educated and having worked in the USA, acting became her family staple. She became an activist, a director of her dance troupe, and was cast in numerous films and TV movie leads portraying strong female characters, Broadway plays, and TV sitcoms. Esther won many awards and honors in her lifetime doing the work that she loved.