Her other big role was in the horror film Abby in 1974, playing the title character, who is possessed by an ancient Nigerian devil known as Eshu. The film was a hit among moviegoers after its ...

And in the title role, Speed starred as a minister’s wife who becomes possessed by an evil West African spirit in Abby (1974). A horror film in the vein of Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist, Warner ...

Carol Speed, who lit up the screen in the cult blaxploitation film The Mack, died on Jan. 14 in Muskogee, Okla. She was 76 and her family announced her death in a statement published online, but did ...

Speed’s film debut was The New Centurions (1972), followed by numerous roles like Mackie in The Big Bird Cage (1972). Her career expanded past film, however, as she also enjoyed numerous roles on ...

She also appeared in 'Dynamite Brothers' and left Lamont at the altar on an episode of 'Sanford and Son.' By Mike Barnes Senior Editor ...

Speed also appeared in “Julia,” “Sanford and Son,” and more. Before her acting career, she became the first Black homecoming queen in Santa Clara County and was even the first Black person to receive ...