Barbara Montgomery facts for kids

Barbara Montgomery (born June 25, 1939) is an American actress and director. She has worked in plays, on television, and in movies. She is well known for her role as Cassietta Hetebrink in the TV show Amen.

Barbara Montgomery's Acting Journey

Barbara Montgomery started her acting career in the 1960s. She performed in plays in Off-Off-Broadway groups in New York City. She was part of important theater groups like the Negro Ensemble Company. She also worked with the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.

Early Theater Success

In the early 1970s, Barbara Montgomery starred in an Off-Broadway play called My Sister, My Sister. She played the role of "Mama" and won an Obie Award for her amazing performance. This play later moved to Broadway, where she continued her role in 1974.

Television Roles

In 1986, Barbara Montgomery got a big role on TV. She played Cassietta Hetebrink in the NBC sitcom Amen. She was on the show for four years, leaving in 1990. Later that year, she appeared in the ABC show Married People. She played Olivia Williams in this series.

Barbara Montgomery has also appeared in many other popular TV shows. These include A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Disneyland, and Living Single. Her roles in these shows made her a familiar face to many viewers.

Directing Films

In 2013, Barbara Montgomery tried something new. She directed her first historical film called Mitote. Famous actresses Ruby Dee and S. Epatha Merkerson starred in her movie.

Barbara Montgomery's Work

Barbara Montgomery has had many roles throughout her career. She has acted in plays, movies, and television shows. She has also worked as a director.

Stage Performances

Barbara Montgomery has performed in several plays. Here are some of her notable stage roles:

• 1974 – My Sister, My Sister as Mama
• 1975 – The First Breeze of Summer as Aunt Edna
• 1976 – Kennedy's Children as Wanda
• 1981 – Inacent Black as Mana Essie Rydell
• 1985 – The Tap Dance Kid as Dulcie
• 2008 – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as Dialect Coach

Film Appearances

She has also appeared in various films:

• 1984 – Moscow on the Hudson as Mrs. Marlowe
• 1991 – A Fond Little Memory
• 1993 – The Meteor Man as Dre's mother
• 2001 – Lift as France
• 2007 – Blackout as Mrs. Germaine

Television Appearances

Barbara Montgomery has a long list of television credits, including both movies and series:

• 1976 – The First Breeze of Summer as Aunt Edna (Television movie)
• 1985 – Evergreen as Celeste (Miniseries)
• 1986 – A Fight for Jenny as Mrs. Martin (Television movie)
• 1986–1990 – Amen as Casietta Hetebrink (88 episodes)
• 1989 – The Women of Brewster Place as Miss Eva (Miniseries)
• 1989 – Polly as Mrs. Conley (Television movie)
• 1990 – Married People as Olivia Williams
• 1990 – Polly: Comin' Home! as Mrs. Conley (Television movie)
• 1992 – A Different World as Imogene Douglas (2 episodes)
• 1992 – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Irene Jones (1 episode)
• 1993 – Quantum Leap as Vivian (1 episode)
• 1993 – Bloodlines: Murder in the Family as Judge Barbara Daniels (Television movie)
• 1993 – Bodies of Evidence as Nurse Halli Mashler (1 episode)
• 1994 – Sister, Sister as Odessa (1 episode)
• 1995 – Women of the House as Sapphire Jones (1 episode)
• 1995 – Living Single as Ruth (1 episode)
• 1995 – Dave's World as Anna Dunham (1 episode)
• 1996 – ABC Afterschool Special as Geneva (1 episode)
• 1999 – Cosby as Betty (1 episode)
• 2016 – Grey's Anatomy as Louise (1 episode)