
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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The Help
2011 · as Constantine Jefferson

Because of Winn-Dixie
2005 · as Gloria Dump

Fried Green Tomatoes
1991 · as Sipsey

Hoodlum
1997 · as Stephanie St. Clair

A Fall from Grace
2020 · as Alice

Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005 · as Myrtle

Alex Cross
2012 · as Nana Mama

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
2013 · as Mama Kay

Madea's Family Reunion
2006 · as Myrtle

Sounder
1972 · as Rebecca Morgan

The Concorde... Airport '79
1979 · as Elaine

Why Did I Get Married Too?
2010 · as Ola

Last Flag Flying
2017 · as Mrs. Hightower

Remembering Roots
2002 · as Self

Idlewild
2006 · as Mother Hopkins

The Blue Bird
1976 · as Tylette

Night of 100 Stars
1982 · as Self

The Comedians
1967 · as Marie Therese