Cicely Tyson
Known for ActingBorn 1924-12-19 — died 2021-01-28New York City, New York, USA
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
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