Essex Hemphill
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 16, 1967
Day of Death: November 9, 1995 (29 years old)
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
