Ella Mitchell (born 15 August 1937) is an American soul singer and
actress. Mitchell is best remembered for playing the comic role as
Hattie Mae Pierce (Big Momma) in the 2000 comedy film Big Momma's
House and Evillene the evil witch in the original Broadway theatre
production of the musical The Wiz.Mitchell appeared in the 1975 film
Lord Shango.Mitchell reprised her role as Evillene when The Wiz
revived on Broadway in 1984. She reprised the role again when the show
was on tour in 1992.Mitchell was a member of The Gospel All Stars and
The Bradford Singers, and performed with the Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater for 30 years.
actress. Mitchell is best remembered for playing the comic role as
Hattie Mae Pierce (Big Momma) in the 2000 comedy film Big Momma's
House and Evillene the evil witch in the original Broadway theatre
production of the musical The Wiz.Mitchell appeared in the 1975 film
Lord Shango.Mitchell reprised her role as Evillene when The Wiz
revived on Broadway in 1984. She reprised the role again when the show
was on tour in 1992.Mitchell was a member of The Gospel All Stars and
The Bradford Singers, and performed with the Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater for 30 years.
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