CICELY TYSON

Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 19, 1924
Deathday: January 28, 2021
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

Starring

Self (archival footage)
Miss Luma Lee Langston
Self - Guest
2017·
Steve
Self
Mrs. Hightower
Hattie
Flo Avery
Ophelia Harkness
Mrs. Watts
Doris Jones
Nana Mama
2011·
The Help
Constantine Jefferson
2006·
Idlewild
Mother Hopkins
Gloria Dump
Leona Edwards McCauley
Mrs. Maureen Parker (voice)
2001·
Jewel
Cathedral
Tante Lou
Mama Flora
Guardian
1997·
Riot
Maggie
Vesta Lotte Battle
Ms. Ebenita Scrooge
1997·
Hoodlum
Stephanie St. Clair
Jordan Roosevelt
Justice Gretchen Parkhurst
Abigail Peabody-Jackson
Evangeline
Dr. Randolph
1990·
Heat Wave
Ruthana Richardson
Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Browne
Self - Guest
Dr. Claire Dalton
Janet Framm
Carol Phillips
Odessa
Marva Collins
Vivian Perry
Harriet Ross Tubman
1978·
King
Coretta Scott King
1977·
Roots
Binta
1977·
Wilma
Blanche Rudolph
Self - Introducer
Priscilla Simmons
Tylette
Mattie Williams
Self - Presenter
Self - Host
1974·
Dinah!
Self
Mrs. Johnson
1972·
Sounder
Rebecca Morgan
1971·
Film '72
Self
1971·
Neighbors
Vicky Gunther
Emma Teasley
Mildred Hermosa
Portia Copeland
Julie Anderson
Marie Therese
Alma Ross
Claudia Ferguson
Lainey Harber, Julie Harmon
Self - Co-Host, Self
Girl Left on Porch (uncredited)
Jazz Club Bartender (uncredited)
Darlene Knox
Self - Presenter, Self - Co-Host, Self - Host
Dottie
1955·
Gunsmoke
Rachel Biggs
Self
Marva Collins
Self - Presenter