Marla Gibbs, born in 1931, is an American actress known for her sharp comedic timing. She appears in Sweet Jesus, Preacherman (1973) as a character that blends humor with social commentary, and in Black Belt Jones (1974), where she contributes to the film's blend of action and comedy. Gibbs' background in television, particularly her role as Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons, informs her performances in these cult films, making her a vital part of the conversation around 1970s exploitation cinema.
Sweet Jesus, Preacherman
Holmes is a hitman who has nailed one victim after another. Having iced a large number of them, he is sent by his boss Martelli to infiltrate a section of the black quarter of the inner city. To do this, he becomes Reverend Lee, a Baptist preacher who comes to the local church to preach. Finding that other thugs are there, he decides to take the entire section for himself.
