Essex Hemphill

Acting

28 years oldChicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.

Personal Details

Born

April 16, 1967 - November 9, 1995 (age 28)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies (5)

Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

as Self

2015

5.6

Black Is… Black Ain’t

as Self

1995

4.2

Anthem

1993

5.2

Affirmations

1990

6.6

Tongues Untied

as Self - Poetry Performance

1990