Beah Richards
Known for ActingBorn 1920-07-12 — died 2000-09-14Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 – 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
Drugstore Cowboy
1989 · as Drug Counselor
In the Heat of the Night
1967 · as Mama Caleba
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967 · as Mrs. Prentice
The Miracle Worker
1962 · as Viney (uncredited)
Beloved
1998 · as Baby Suggs
Hurry Sundown
1967 · as Rose Scott
Ring of Passion
1978 · as Lilly Brooks
Homer and Eddie
1989 · as Linda Cervi
As Summers Die
1986 · as Elvira Backus
Big Shots
1987 · as Miss Hanks
Gone Are the Days!
1963 · as Idella Landy
And the Children Shall Lead
1985 · as Miss Annie
Out of Darkness
1994 · as Mrs. Cooper
Zora is My Name!
1990
The Great White Hope
1970 · as Mama Tiny
Inside Out
1987 · as Verna
Acceptable Risks
1986 · as Sally Framm
The Biscuit Eater
1972 · as Charity Tomlin