Irma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall was born in Beaumont, Texas, in June 1935. Before her career in acting, Hall is a language teacher. She has no background in acting as she was not a member of a theatre or a graduate of drama degree. But lo and behold, she was discovered by Raymond St. Jacques. Due to her figure and age, she was easily cast for a powerful figure and was later known for playing matriarchal roles. Her first appearance was in the film Book of Numbers.
She also starred as Mama Joe in the television show Soul Food. She had recurring roles in The Bernie Mac Show, Diary of a Single Mom, and All Souls. For her acting credits, she has a net worth of $500 thousand. She starred in films like The Babe, Meet the Browns, and Hiding in Plain Sight. She has won numerous recognitions from various award-giving bodies like Cannes Film Festival, Black Reel Awards, Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards, Image Awards, Women Film Critics Circle Awards, and the list goes on!