Lillian Richard

Lillian Richard (March 23, 1891 – July 2, 1956) was an African-American actress best known for portraying Aunt Jemima.

She was born March 23, 1891, in Hawkins, Texas, the fifth of eleven children born to Derry Richard and his wife Cornelia (née Washington).

Circa 1912, she married Golden Leflore, who died roughly two years later of tuberculosis.

[4] In 1925, she was contracted by Quaker Oats Company to portray the Aunt Jemima character, demonstrating pancakes and other products.

Her job "pitching pancakes" was based in Paris, Texas.