Jeillo Edwards date of birth:
September 23, 1942
How old was Jeillo Edwards when died?
61
Where was Jeillo Edwards born?
Freetown, Sierra Leone
When did Jeillo Edwards die?
July 2, 2004
Where did Jeillo Edwards die?
London, England, United Kingdom
How tall is Jeillo Edwards?
4' 11½" (151 cm)
Jeillo Edwards body shape:
Large
What color are Jeillo Edwards's eyes?
Black
What color is Jeillo Edwards's hair?
Black
Is Jeillo Edwards gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jeillo Edwards's ethnicity?
Black
What is Jeillo Edwards nationality?
Sierra Leonean
What is Jeillo Edwards's occupation?
Actress
Short Biography
Jeillo Edwards (23 September 1942 in Freetown, Sierra Leone – 2 July 2004 in London, England) was a Sierra Leonean actress, who is notable in the history of black actors in Britain. She was the first woman of African descent to study drama at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She went on to be one of the first black actresses to be cast in a mainstream UK television drama series – Dixon of Dock Green, and for more than four decades performed on British television, radio, stage and films.