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Cicely Tyson
Acting
Born: December 19, 1924
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cicely Tyson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For

The Help
as Constantine Jefferson

Fried Green Tomatoes
as Sipsey

Why Did I Get Married Too?
as Ola

A Fall from Grace
as Alice

Diary of a Mad Black Woman
as Myrtle

Madea's Family Reunion
as Myrtle

Sounder
as Rebecca Morgan

Hoodlum
as Stephanie St. Clair

Alex Cross
as Nana Mama

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
as Mama Kay