Olivia Cole: Olivia Cole. Actress: Roots. Olivia Cole was born on 26 November 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She was an actress, known for Roots (1977), Backstairs at the White House (1979) and Something About Amelia (1984). She was married to Richard Venture. She died on 19 January 2018 in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Known For: Roots (MathildaMatilda Moore), Backstairs at the White House (Maggie Rogers), Something About Amelia (Ruth Walters), First Sunday (Momma T)