Essex Hemphill
Acting
April 16, 1967
Died at age 28
November 9, 1995
Date of Death
Chicago, Illinois, USA
6 Credits
Biography
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.
