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Pamela Suzette Grier (born May 26, 1949) is an American actress and singer. Described by many as cinema's first female action star, [2] she achieved fame for her starring roles in a string of 1970s action, blaxploitation and women in prison films for American International Pictures and New World Pictures.
Pam Grier is a pioneer of African-American action cinema, starring in films like Coffy, Foxy Brown and Jackie Brown. IMDb provides her personal and professional details, photos, videos, credits, awards and more.
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Learn about the life and career of Pam Grier, a major African-American star from the early 1970s who appeared in action films such as Coffy, Foxy Brown and Jackie Brown. Find out her birth date, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- May 26, 1949
Mar 3, 2024 · A tribute to the iconic actress who starred in Blaxploitation films and other genres. See the list of her best movies, from Sheba, Baby to Mars Attacks!, and learn about her impact on cinema history.
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Feb 8, 2023 · Pam Grier breaks down her most important roles from the beginning of her career to today. Subscribe to EW http://bit.ly/EWSubscribe #PamGrier #JackieBrown #FoxyLady #EntertainmentWeekly EW...
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Mar 1, 2020 · Pam Grier came to Hollywood in 1970, as the film industry was straining to catch up with a counterculture fuelled by sexual freedom, women’s liberation, and Black Power.
Feb 8, 2023 · The actress reflects on her career in Blaxploitation films and beyond, and how she paved the way for Black representation on screen. She shares stories about her stunts, her Afro, her aunt, and working with Paul Newman and Quentin Tarantino.
