Irma P. Hall Overview

Born in Texas, Irma P. Hall grew up in Chicago. She returned to Texas where she graduated from Texas College and became an English and foreign languages public school teacher. She also helped form the Dallas Minority Repertory Theater, becoming an administrator for the company but eventually found herself performing in their plays as well. While reciting a poem at a Dallas gathering of artists and writers, a producer who was in town shooting a film asked her to audition for a role. The film was... See All