Irma Hall Highlights

2004: Starred with Tom Hanks and Marlon Wayans in "The Ladykillers," a film by Joel and Ethan Coen
2004: Appeared in Michael Mann's "Collateral" which starred Tom Cruise
2001: Had featured role in the UPN supernatural-themed series "All Souls"
2000: Starred in Chicago revival of "A Raisin in the Sun"
2000: Reprised role of family matriarch in the Showtime series "Soul Food"
1999: NYC stage debut co-starring in the Off-Broadway production of "Jar the Floor"
1997: Played the matriarch in the sleeper hit "Soul Food"
1996: Breakthrough screen role of Aunt T in "A Family Thing"
1993: Had recurring role on ABC drama "Missing Persons"
1989: Began association with play "Jar the Floor", acting in a Chicago production
1987: Moved back to the Chicago area
1984: Retired from teaching
1981: Had featured role opposite Joanne Woodward in the TV-movie "Crisis at Central High"
1979: Appeared in TV-movie "Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders" and its 1980 sequel
1972: Formed Dallas Minority Repertory Theater with Reginald Montgomery; made stage debut in "Happy Endings"
1971: While working as a newspaper reporter met Raymond St. Jacques who cast her in "Book of Numbers"
1941: Moved with family to Chicago area at age seven (date approximate)
Wrote and appeared in the stage play "Gentle Fire"
Worked as a reporter for the Dallas Express
After graduating from college, worked as a high school teacher in the Dallas area
Appeared in "Steppin' Out" at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre

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