Hazel Medina
Hazel Medina (October 8, 1937 – February 14, 2012) was a Panamanian-born American actress and social worker. She made many guest appearances on television shows between 1969 and 2007, as well as appearing on stage as a member of Theater West and a founding member of the Group Repertory Theater.[1]
Hazel Medina | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1937 |
| Died | February 14, 2012 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967-2007 |
| Spouse(s) | Jerry Matz. 1981–2012 (her death) |
Career
She made her on-screen debut in the TV series I Spy in 1967, playing the younger sister of Bill Cosby's character. Then she followed up with a part in Gunsmoke.[2] In 1970, she appeared in an episode of Medical Center, "The Rebel In White", playing the part of Hettie Simpson.[3]
Illness and death
In 2007, Medina was diagnosed with Melanoma. She died from complications of the disease on February 14, 2012. She was 74 years of age.[4]
Filmography
| Title | Role | Director | Year | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Man | Widow | Melvin Van Peebles | 1970 | |
| Women in Chains | Althea | Bernard L. Kowalski | 1972 | Made for television |
| Limbo | Jane Work | Mark Robson | 1972 | |
| Cry Rape | Louise Jennings | Corey Allen | 1973 | Made for television |
| Malcolm X | Cashier Person | Spike Lee | 1992 | |
| The Point of Betrayal | Nurse | Richard Martini | 1995 | |
| Music of the Heart | Alice | Wes Craven | 1999 | |
| My Suicidal Sweetheart | Night Nurse | Michael Parness | 2005 | |
| Betty on the Bed | Alice | Steve Harper | 2006 | |
| I Think I Love My Wife | Pam | Chris Rock | 2007 | |
References
- Actress Hazel Medina dies at 74, Balanced performing with career as social worker, By VARIETY STAFF, Variety.com, Mar. 12, 2012, accessed November 3, 2012.
- New York Amsterdam News, 6/27/2012 - A celebration of the life of Hazel Medina-Matz
- Ultimate 70s.com - 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for Hazel Medina:
- Variety, March 12, 2012 - Actress Hazel Medina dies at 74
External links
- Hazel Medina at IMDb
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