Actor
Cora Lee Day
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Known for
- Daughters of the Dust
, Passing Through, Bush Mama
Cora Lee Day is an American actress best known for playing the matriarch Nana Peazant in Julie Dash's Daughters of the Dust (1991). She appeared in key independent Black American films of the 1970s and 80s, alongside later Hollywood roles, and is valued for her presence in landmark Black cinema.
Where to start
Daughters of the Dust (1991)Full guide
Her signature role as Nana Peazant in Julie Dash's landmark Gullah family drama.
Passing Through (1977)Log in to add it to the library
Early appearance in an independent Black jazz-themed film from the L.A. Rebellion movement.
Bush Mama (1979)Log in to add it to the library
Part of the cast of Haile Gerima's influential independent drama about life in Watts.
My Brother's Wedding (1985)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in Charles Burnett's independent drama about family and class in Los Angeles.
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)Log in to add it to the library
Showed her reach into mainstream Hollywood biographical drama about Tina Turner.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 15
- 1969Evan's CornerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mother
- 1977Fun with Dick and JaneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cleaning Lady
- 1977Passing ThroughLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Oshun
- 1979Dr. Black, Mr. HydeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Emily Harris
- 1979Bush MamaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Molly
- 1985My Brother's WeddingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Big Mama
- 1991Grand CanyonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Woman in Car
- 1991One Good CopLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Older Woman
- 1991Daughters of the DustLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nana Peazant
- 1993What's Love Got to Do with ItLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grandma Georgiana
- 1993Odds and EndsLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1994State of EmergencyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ghostly Woman
- 1994A Worn PathLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Phoenix Jackson
- 1998Susan's PlanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Woman in Cell
- 1998On the LineLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Rogers
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.