Ernestine Jackson Biography ((?)-)

Born September 18, in Corpus Christi, TX. Addresses: Agent: Ambrosio Mortimer, 301 North Cannon Dr., Suite 305, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Famous Works

Credits; Stage Appearances
Townsperson, Hello, Dolly! (also see below), St. James Theatre, New York City, 1964-70.
(Debut) Member of chorus, Show Boat, New York State Theatre, New York City, 1966.
Singer, Finian's Rainbow, New York City Center Theatre, New York City, 1967.
Member of chorus, Applause, Palace Theatre, New York City, 1970.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City, 1971.
Ruth Younger, Raisin, Arena Stage, Washington, DC, 1972-73, then 46th Street Theatre, New York City, 1973-75, later Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NewYork City, 1975.
Ernestina, Tricks, Alvin Theatre, New York City, 1973.
Sister Sarah Brown, Guys and Dolls, Broadway Theatre, New York City, 1976- 77.
Hot Dishes!, Harry DeJur Playhouse, New York City, 1978.

Member of chorus, The Bacchae, Circle in the Square, New York City, 1980.
Lil, Louis, Harry DeJur Playhouse, 1981.
Singer, Some Enchanted Evening (concert), St. Regis-Sheraton Hotel, New York City, 1983, then American Stage Company, Teaneck, NJ, 1986-87, later on tour.
Rap Master Ronnie, Village Gate Theatre Upstairs, New York City, 1984.
Jill Donovan, Jack and Jill, Riverwest Theatre, New York City, 1985.
Rosie, Black Girl, Second Stage Theatre, New York City, 1986.
Mary, Brownstone, Roundabout Theatre, New York City, 1986.
Mollie, Sophie, Jewish Repertory Theatre, New York City, 1987.
Standby for Molly, Martha, Bertha, and Mattie, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, 1988.
Appeared in Money Notes. Toured U.S. cities as Irene Molloy, Hello, Dolly!, 1970-71.
Credits; Film Appearances
Cleo, Aaron Loves Angela, Columbia, 1975.
Media jackal, Bonfire of the Vanities, Warner Brothers, 1990.*

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