6.6
Tongues Untied
1990
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 16, 1967(28)
Day of Death
November 9, 1995
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Essex Hemphill
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.
Known For
Filmography
- 2015MovieAf-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audreas Self
- 1995MovieBlack Is… Black Ain’tas Self
- 1993MovieAnthem
- 1990MovieAffirmations
- 1990MovieTongues Untiedas Self - Poetry Performance