Tonea Stewart is an American actor best known for playing Gwen Hailey in the film A Time to Kill.
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Best Known For:The film A Time to Kill
Breakthrough:Gained national recognition for her role as Aunt Etta Kibby in the television series In the Heat of the Night in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Tonea Stewart
- Full Name: Tonea Stewart
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film A Time to Kill
- Current Role: Dean of the college of visual and performing arts
- Current Employer: Alabama State University
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1947
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: Greenwood, Mississippi
- Marital Status: Married
Tonea Stewart Age
Tonea Stewart is about 79 years old as of 2026. Tonea Stewart was born in 1947.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Jackson State University, University of California, Santa Barbara, and other institutions.
- Jackson State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Field of Study: Speech and Theater
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Qualification: Master of Arts (MA)
- Field of Study: Theater Arts
- Florida State University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Theater Arts
Career & Work
Tonea Stewart's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Alabama State University.
Organization: Alabama State University
Role: Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Period: 1990–Present
Details: Montgomery, Alabama
Rise to Fame
Tonea Stewart rose to prominence for her role in the film A Time to Kill.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include A Time to Kill and In the Heat of the Night.
Television
- TV Show: In the Heat of the Night (Aunt Etta Kibby, 1991-1995)
Film
- Film: A Time to Kill (Gwen Hailey, 1996)
Tonea Stewart Family & Relationships
Tonea Stewart is married to Samuel Stewart.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tonea Stewart
- Popular As: Tommie Stewart
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1947
- Age: 79
- Birthday: February 3
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Greenwood, Mississippi
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Samuel Stewart
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Samuel Stewart (Spouse • Husband)
