Essex Hemphill
Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.
Born: April 16, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: November 9, 1995 (age 28)
Known For
Movies & TV Credits
5 total credits across film and television
| Title | Job | Year |
|---|---|---|
Actor | 1994 | |
Anthem Short Film | Actor | 1991 |
Tongues Untied Movie | Actor | 1990 |
Affirmations Short Film | Actor | 1990 |
Tongues Untied Movie | Writing | 1990 |



