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.[2]
Hazel Medina | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1937 |
| Died | February 14, 2012 (aged 74) New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967-2007 |
| Spouse | Jerry Matz (1981–2012; her death) |
Career
editShe 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.[3] In 1970, she appeared in an episode of Medical Center, "The Rebel In White", playing the part of Hettie Simpson.[4]
Illness and death
editIn 2007, Medina was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She died from complications of the disease on February 14, 2012. She was 74 years of age at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan.[5][1]
Filmography
edit| Title | Year | Role | Director | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Man | 1970 | Widow | Melvin Van Peebles | |
| Women in Chains | 1972 | Althea | Bernard L. Kowalski | TV movie |
| Limbo | 1972 | Jane Work | Mark Robson | |
| Cry Rape | 1973 | Louise Jennings | Corey Allen | TV movie |
| Longtime Companion | 1989 | Triage Nurse | Norman René | |
| Malcolm X | 1992 | Cashier Person | Spike Lee | |
| The Point of Betrayal | 1995 | Nurse | Richard Martini | |
| Music of the Heart | 1999 | Alice | Wes Craven | |
| Ten Hundred Kings | 2000 | Rehab Attendant | D.W. Maze | |
| My Suicidal Sweetheart | 2005 | Night Nurse | Michael Parness | |
| Betty on the Bed | 2006 | Alice | Steve Harper | Short |
| I Think I Love My Wife | 2007 | Pam | Chris Rock | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ a b c A Celebration of the Life of Hazel Medina Matz, amsterdamnews.com. June 28, 2012. Accessed June 4, 2024.
- ^ Actress Hazel Medina dies at 74, Balanced performing with career as social worker", Variety.com, March 12, 2012. Accessed November 3, 2012.
- ^ New York Amsterdam News, 6/27/2012 - A celebration of the life of Hazel Medina-Matz
- ^ 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for Hazel Medina, ultimate70s.com. Accessed May 31, 2024.
- ^ Actress Hazel Medina dies at 74, Variety, March 12, 2012.
External links
edit- Hazel Medina at IMDb