Beah Richards

Beah Richards

1920-07-12 – 2000-09-14 (age 80) Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
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Biography

Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 โ€“ September 14, 2000), known professionally as Beah Richards, was an American actress and writer.

Richards was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her supporting role in the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in 1968, as well as winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for her guest roles in the television series Frank's Place in 1988 and The Practice in 2000. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 1965 production of The Amen Corner.

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Known For

In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night

1967

as Mama Caleba

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

1967

as Mrs. Prentice

The Miracle Worker
The Miracle Worker

1962

as Viney (uncredited)

Drugstore Cowboy
Drugstore Cowboy

1989

as Drug Counselor

Beloved
Beloved

1998

as Baby Suggs

The Great White Hope
The Great White Hope

1970

as Mama Tiny

Hurry Sundown
Hurry Sundown

1967

as Rose Scott

Gone Are the Days!
Gone Are the Days!

1963

as Idella Landy

Big Shots
Big Shots

1987

as Miss Hanks

The Biscuit Eater
The Biscuit Eater

1972

as Charity Tomlin

A Christmas Without Snow
A Christmas Without Snow

1980

as Wendell's Grandma

Out of Darkness
Out of Darkness

1994

as Mrs. Cooper

Banjo the Woodpile Cat
Banjo the Woodpile Cat

1979

as Zazu (voice)

Ring of Passion
Ring of Passion

1978

as Lilly Brooks

Mahogany
Mahogany

1975

as Florence

Homer and Eddie
Homer and Eddie

1989

as Linda Cervi

One Special Victory
One Special Victory

1991

as Cora Simms

As Summers Die
As Summers Die

1986

as Elvira Backus

A Dream for Christmas
A Dream for Christmas

1973

as Grandma Bessie

Acceptable Risks
Acceptable Risks

1986

as Sally Framm