Thelma Carpenter

Actor

January 15, 1922 — May 14, 1997 (75 years)
Thelma Carpenter (January 15, 1922 – May 14, 1997) was an American jazz singer and actress, best known as "Miss One", the Good Witch of the North in the movie The Wiz. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Fred and Mary Carpenter, and attended Girls' Commercial High School, where Susan Hayward was a few years ahead.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Cotton Club
    The Cotton Club1984

Known For

  • The Wiz
    The Wiz1978
  • The Devil's Daughter
    The Devil's Daughter1973

Filmography

1996
Cosby · as Cast
1989
New York Stories · as Maid
1984
The Cotton Club · as Norma WilliamsOn Plex
1978
The Wiz · as Miss One
1977
The Love Boat · as Dora
1973
The Devil's Daughter · as Margaret Poole
1972
1972
Call Her Mom · as Ida
1970
Barefoot In The Park · as Mabel Bates
1943
Crazy House · as Thelma

1985
American Masters · as Self - Actress And Singer
1975
Arena (1975) · as Self
1962
1961
1953
Tonight! · as Self - Cast Of 'ankles Aweigh'
1949
Cavalcade of Stars · as Self - Guest Jazz Vocalist
1948