About

Known credits:
7
Birthday:
1967-04-16
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Essex Hemphill

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting

2015 Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre Actor Self N/A
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1994 Black Is… Black Ain’t Actor Self 59
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1993 Anthem Actor 58
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1990 Affirmations Actor 58
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1990 Tongues Untied Actor Self - Poetry Performance 59
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Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac Actor Self N/A
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Writing

1990 Tongues Untied Writing Writer 59
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