
Virginia Capers
Known for Acting · 69 credits
- Born
- 1925-09-22
- Died
- 2004-05-06
- Place of birth
- Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Biography
Eliza "Virginia" Capers (September 22, 1925 – May 6, 2004) was an American actress. She won the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical in 1974 for her performance as Lena Younger in Raisin, a musical version of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
TV Shows (33)

ER
1994
as Mrs. Wilson

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Margo Webster

Married... with Children
1987
as Mourner

Mannix
1967

Knots Landing
1979
as Mrs. Adele Carter

The Practice
1997
as Virginia Reynolds

Dynasty
1981

The Waltons
1972

Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Judge (voice)

Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Emily Barlow

Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Ada

Party of Five
1994
as Nana

St. Elsewhere
1982
as Admit Clerk

The Golden Girls
1985
as Greta

My Three Sons
1960

Daniel Boone
1964
as Elsie

Highway to Heaven
1984

The Pretender
1996
as Mr. Herbert's Former Assistant

The District
2000
as Crazy Mary

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Ruth

The Rookies
1972

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Hattie Banks

Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
as Aunt Cass

The Hughleys
1998
as M'Dear

227
1985

Popular
1999
as Nurse Pittman

Judd, for the Defense
1967

Booker
1989
as Ivy Seaton

Snoops
1999
as Mrs. Garrett

Madman of the People
1994
as Clara

Frank's Place
1987
as Bertha Griffin-Lamour

General Electric Theater
1953

Downtown
1986
as Delia Bonner
Movies (36)

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986
as Florence Sparrow

Howard the Duck
1986
as Coramae

Beethoven's 2nd
1993
as Chemistry Teacher

Big Jake
1971
as Delilah

What's Love Got to Do with It
1993
as Choir Mistress

Raven Hawk
1996
as Dr. Helen Harris

Teachers
1984
as Landlady

There Was a Crooked Man...
1970
as Cook

Original Intent
1992
as Lily Reid

Pacific Palisades
1990
as Shirley

The Toy
1982
as Ruby Simpson

Backfire
1988
as Maxine

Support Your Local Gunfighter
1971
as Effie

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
as Emma Ray

Truman
1995
as Elizabeth Moore

The World's Greatest Athlete
1973
as Native Woman

The Feminine Touch
1995
as Mama

Burning Bridges
1990
as Mamie

Lady Sings the Blues
1972
as Mama Holiday

The Judge and Jake Wyler
1972
as Mabel Cobb

The George McKenna Story
1988
as Margaret Wright

Taking Back Our Town
2001

The North Avenue Irregulars
1979
as Cleo

When You Remember Me
1990
as Nurse Blandings

Inmates: A Love Story
1981
as Agnes

The Late Liz
1971
as Martha

White Mama
1980
as Gorilla Sydney

Trouble Man
1972
as Macy

Sunsplit
1997

Five on the Black Hand Side
1973
as Ruby

Da Capo
1985
as Singing prisoner

Off the Mark
1987
as Velma

House of Women
1962
as Sarah

The Lost Man
1969
as Theresa

For Love of Olivia
2001
as Ida Mae Boudreau

Donor
1990
as Mrs. Mantley
About Virginia Capers
Eliza "Virginia" Capers (September 22, 1925 – May 6, 2004) was an American actress. She won the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical in 1974 for her performance as Lena Younger in Raisin, a musical version of Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia With 69 credits spanning from 1953 to 2001, Virginia Capers has appeared in 36 films and 33 TV shows.
Fans searching for Virginia Capers movies, Virginia Capers filmography, or the latest projects starring Virginia Capers can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Virginia Capers Movies
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) — as Florence Sparrow
- Howard the Duck (1986) — as Coramae
- Beethoven's 2nd (1993) — as Chemistry Teacher
- Big Jake (1971) — as Delilah
- What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) — as Choir Mistress
Where to Watch Virginia Capers Films
Most Virginia Capers movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Virginia Capers, check our movies catalogue and browse page.