Irma Hall

Appeared in Michael Mann's "Collateral" which starred Tom Cruise

Starred with Tom Hanks and Marlon Wayans in "The Ladykillers," a film by Joel and Ethan Coen

Had featured role in the UPN supernatural-themed series "All Souls"

Reprised role of family matriarch in the Showtime series "Soul Food"

Starred in Chicago revival of "A Raisin in the Sun"

NYC stage debut co-starring in the Off-Broadway production of "Jar the Floor"

Played the matriarch in the sleeper hit "Soul Food"

Breakthrough screen role of Aunt T in "A Family Thing"

Had recurring role on ABC drama "Missing Persons"

Began association with play "Jar the Floor", acting in a Chicago production

Moved back to the Chicago area

Retired from teaching

Had featured role opposite Joanne Woodward in the TV-movie "Crisis at Central High"

Appeared in TV-movie "Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders" and its 1980 sequel

Formed Dallas Minority Repertory Theater with Reginald Montgomery; made stage debut in "Happy Endings"

While working as a newspaper reporter met Raymond St. Jacques who cast her in "Book of Numbers"

Moved with family to Chicago area at age seven (date approximate)

After graduating from college, worked as a high school teacher in the Dallas area

Appeared in "Steppin' Out" at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre

Worked as a reporter for the Dallas Express

Wrote and appeared in the stage play "Gentle Fire"