Willa Pearl Curtis

Biography

Willa Pearl Curtis was an American actress known for her roles in "Mom and Dad" (1945) and "Native Son" (1951), where she played the part of Mrs. Hannah Thomas. Born on March 21, 1896, Curtis began her career as a performer in theater and music in Texas before transitioning to film and television. She was active in the Negro Motion Picture Players Association in Los Angeles during her early career.