Beverly Hope Atkinson

Beverly Hope Atkinson, a talented African-American actress, embarked on her illustrious career on the New York stage, initially performing at the renowned Cafe LaMama. She later toured with various productions, including the iconic plays "The Skin of Our Teeth", "Lysistrata", and "The Blacks". As the 1970s unfolded, Atkinson made the transition to Hollywood, where she made a lasting impression in her debut film role as a streetwise hooker in "The New Centurions" (1972),opposite the esteemed George C. Scott.