Hazel Medina (October 8, 1937 – February 14, 2012) was a Panamanian-born American actress and social worker. She made many guest appearances on television shows between 1969 and 2007, as well as appearing on stage as a member of Theater West and a founding member of the Group Repertory Theater.[1]
Hazel Medina | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1937-10-08)October 8, 1937 Colon, Panama |
| Died | February 14, 2012(2012-02-14) (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967-2007 |
| Spouse | Jerry Matz. 1981–2012 (her death) |
She made her on-screen debut in the TV series I Spy in 1967, playing the younger sister of Bill Cosby's character. Then she followed up with a part in Gunsmoke.[2] In 1970, she appeared in an episode of Medical Center, "The Rebel In White", playing the part of Hettie Simpson.[3]
In 2007, Medina was diagnosed with Melanoma. She died from complications of the disease on February 14, 2012. She was 74 years of age.[4]
| Title | Year | Role | Director | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Man | 1970 | Widow | Melvin Van Peebles | |
| Women in Chains | 1972 | Althea | Bernard L. Kowalski | TV movie |
| Limbo | 1972 | Jane Work | Mark Robson | |
| Cry Rape | 1973 | Louise Jennings | Corey Allen | TV movie |
| Longtime Companion | 1989 | Triage Nurse | Norman René | |
| Malcolm X | 1992 | Cashier Person | Spike Lee | |
| The Point of Betrayal | 1995 | Nurse | Richard Martini | |
| Music of the Heart | 1999 | Alice | Wes Craven | |
| Ten Hundred Kings | 2000 | Rehab Attendant | D.W. Maze | |
| My Suicidal Sweetheart | 2005 | Night Nurse | Michael Parness | |
| Betty on the Bed | 2006 | Alice | Steve Harper | Short |
| I Think I Love My Wife | 2007 | Pam | Chris Rock | (final film role) |