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Cicely Tyson
Actor

Cicely Tyson

Born December 19, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA

Died January 28, 2021

11 films

Cicely Louise Tyson (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) was an American actress. In a career which spanned more than seven decades in film, television and theatre, she became known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. Tyson received various awards including three Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Tony Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award. C-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards

0 wins, 2 nominations

Filmography 11

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013) movie poster
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia2013
Alex Cross (2012) movie poster
Alex Cross2012
Idlewild (2006) movie poster
Idlewild2006
Madea's Family Reunion (2006) movie poster
Madea's Family Reunion2006
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) movie poster
Because of Winn-Dixie2005
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) movie poster
Diary of a Mad Black Woman2005
Hoodlum (1997) movie poster
Hoodlum1997
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) movie poster
Fried Green Tomatoes1991
Bustin' Loose (1981) movie poster
Bustin' Loose1981
Sounder (1972) movie poster
Sounder1972
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) movie poster
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter1968