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Ketty Lester

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 16, 1938 (age 87)

Place of Birth

Hope, Arkansas, USA

Also Known As

Revoyda Frierson

Ketty Lester

Biography

Ketty Lester (born Revoyda Frierson; August 16, 1934) is an American singer and actress known. Her 1961 hit single "Love Letters" reached the top 5 of the charts in the U.S. and the UK. She is also known for her role as Hester-Sue Terhune on the American television series Little House on the Prairie. Lester appeared in guest roles in dozens of other shows as well as films such as Blacula (1972), Uptown Saturday Night (1973), and House Party 3 (1994).

Filmography

2021TVThe Wonder Yearsas Sister Henderson 2014FilmLittle House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmasas Hester-Sue Terhune 1997FilmRunaway Caras Willie Mae 1994FilmJack Reed: A Search for Justiceas Barbara 1994FilmHouse Party 3as Aunt Lucy 1993FilmPercy & Thunderas Grandma Kate 1993FilmStreet Knightas Lucinda 1989TVQuantum Leapas Myrtle 1986TVL.A. Lawas Margaret Wallace 1985FilmThe Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joeas Satn (voice)1985FilmHandsome Harry'sas Pearline Simms 1982TVSt. Elsewhereas Mrs. Callan 1980FilmThe Night the City Screamedas Mrs. King 1978FilmBatteredas Helen 1978FilmCops and Robinas Secretary 1978FilmPeeping Timesas Nutritionist 1976FilmLouis Armstrong: Chicago Style 1975FilmAll Day Longas Gloria 1975FilmThe Prisoner of Second Avenueas Unemployment Clerk 1974TVLittle House on the Prairieas Janie Kagan 1974TVSaltyas Maggie Brown 1974FilmUptown Saturday Nightas Irma 1974FilmIt's Good to Be Aliveas Roy Campanella's Mother 1972TVTemperatures Risingas Nurse Ferguson 1972TVThe Rookiesas Tina 1972FilmBlaculaas Juanita Jones 1969TVLove, American Styleas Martha 1968FilmUptightas Alma 1966TVThat Girl 1963FilmJust for Funas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self