Rosetta Olive Barton, professionally known as Rosetta LeNoire, was a renowned actress and goddaughter of the legendary tap dancer, "Bojangles" Bill Robinson. In the early 1930s, she had the privilege of being part of the historic all-black production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth", directed by the iconic Orson Welles.
Throughout her illustrious career, LeNoire received numerous accolades, including the prestigious National Medal of the Arts, which was presented to her by former President Bill Clinton in 1999.
In addition to her impressive stage work, LeNoire also made notable appearances on the big screen, starring in films such as "Moscow on the Hudson" (1984) and "Brewster's Millions" (1985). Furthermore, she played the iconic role of Estelle 'Mother' Winslow in the popular television series "Family Matters" (1989).
