Sir Mick Jagger leads tributes to first black actor to land leading role at National Theatre, who sang with Rolling StonesThe “trailblazing” actor Cleo Sylvestre has died aged 79, her agent has confirmed.Sylvestre, also known as Cleopatra Palmer, had been a feature of film, stage, television and music since the 1960s, and played Melanie Harper, Meg Richardson’s adopted daughter, in ITV’s Crossroads – making her the first black actor to have a regular leading role in a UK soap opera. She was also the first black actor to land a leading role at the National Theatre. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-09-21 13:07:54
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