Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

1924-12-19 – 2021-01-28 (age 96) New York City, New York, USA
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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.

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Known For

The Help
The Help

2011

as Constantine Jefferson

Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes

1991

as Sipsey

Hoodlum
Hoodlum

1997

as Stephanie St. Clair

Alex Cross
Alex Cross

2012

as Nana Mama

A Fall from Grace
A Fall from Grace

2020

as Alice

Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie

2005

as Gloria Dump

Madea's Family Reunion
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
The Concorde... Airport '79
Sounder
Sounder

1972

as Rebecca Morgan

Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose

1981

as Vivian Perry

Why Did I Get Married Too?
Night of 100 Stars
The Comedians
The Comedians

1967

as Marie Therese

Last Flag Flying
Last Flag Flying

2017

as Mrs. Hightower

Idlewild
Idlewild

2006

as Mother Hopkins

Heat Wave
Heat Wave

1990

as Ruthana Richardson

A Man Called Adam
A Man Called Adam

1966

as Claudia Ferguson

Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered

1998

as Luvia