Essex Hemphill

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1967-04-16

Deathday 1995-11-09 (28 years old)

Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA

Essex Hemphill

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.