MARGARET AVERY
Margaret Avery
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 20, 1944
Place of Birth: Mangum, Oklahoma, USA
Biography
Margaret Avery (born January 20, 1944) is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Shug in The Color Purple (1985).
Filmography
Starring
2024·
A Man on the InsideFlorence Joanne Whistbrook
2023·
The Nana ProjectGladys
Self
Estelle Wyatt
2022·
Block PartyJanice Sommers
2020·
Orpheus StarLizette Jean-Marie
2018·
The RookieRuth Harper
2018·
The NeighborhoodAunt Desiray
2018·
Proud MaryMina
2017·
GeniusDelia Linsey King
2015·
The Carmichael ShowJanet
2014·
The LibrariansEleanor Darnell
2013·
Being Mary JaneHelen Patterson
2008·
Meet the BrownsSarah Brown
Mamma Jenkins
2007·
ExodusRobbed Tourist
2007·
Lord Help UsDorinda Thomas
2006·
Waitin' to LivePearline Loggins
2005·
Grey's AnatomyLucille Reed
2005·
BonesIvy Gillespie
Rita Armstrong
2002·
Second to DieInsurance Agent
1999·
Love KillsMoon
1997·
Die GangGlenda Otero
1995·
White Man's BurdenMegan Thomas
1995·
The Set UpDr. Sierheed
1993·
Night TrapMiss Sadie
Martha Scruse
1990·
Heat WaveRoxie Turpin
Francine
1989·
SnoopsMatilda
Grace Williams
1989·
RiverbendBell Coleman
1988·
Blueberry HillHattie Cale
1985·
MacGyverRegina Jeffries
1985·
The Color PurpleShug Avery
1984·
Miami ViceSally Cordoba
1984·
The Cosby ShowLeah
1984·
Murder, She WroteDixie
1982·
T. J. HookerMrs. Daniels
1980·
The Sky Is GrayRosemary
1980·
The Lathe of HeavenHeather LeLache
Toby Millman
1977·
Scott JoplinBelle Joplin
1977·
Which Way Is Up?Annie Mae
1974·
Harry OGinnie Adams, Ruby Dome
Ruth Van Galen
1973·
KojakLula
1973·
An Eye for an EyeNurse
1973·
Hell Up In HarlemSister Jennifer
1973·
Magnum ForceProstitute
1972·
Something EvilIrene
Edwina
1972·
Cool BreezeLark
1967·
IronsideBartender