Essex Hemphill
Birth Date
4/16/1967 (Age 28)Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USADeath Date
11/9/1995Departments
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.
Known For
ActingGender
MaleTotal Credits
2Best Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Marlon Riggs
10 films together
Steve Langley
4 films together
Chris Harris
2 films together
Reginald Jackson
2 films together
Alan Miller
2 films together
Donald Woods
2 films together
