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)
2020·
Cherish the DayMiss Luma Lee Langston
2020·
A Fall from GraceAlice
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
Narrator
2017·
SteveSelf
2017·
Last Flag FlyingMrs. Hightower
Self
2016·
Showing RootsHattie
2014·
Madam SecretaryFlo Avery
Ophelia Harkness
Mrs. Watts
2013·
House of CardsDoris Jones
Mama Kay
2012·
Alex CrossNana Mama
2011·
The HelpConstantine Jefferson
Ola
2009·
Relative StrangerPearl
2006·
Fat Rose and SqueakyCeline
Myrtle
2006·
IdlewildMother Hopkins
Myrtle
Gloria Dump
2002·
Remembering RootsSelf
2002·
The Rosa Parks StoryLeona Edwards McCauley
2001·
The Proud FamilyMrs. Maureen Parker (voice)
2001·
JewelCathedral
Emily Lincoln
Ondine Burdett
Tante Lou
1998·
Mama Flora's FamilyMama Flora
1998·
Always OutnumberedLuvia
1997·
Bridge of TimeGuardian
1997·
RiotMaggie
1997·
Blessed AssuranceVesta Lotte Battle
1997·
Ms. ScroogeMs. Ebenita Scrooge
1997·
HoodlumStephanie St. Clair
Jordan Roosevelt
1995·
The Outer LimitsJustice Gretchen Parkhurst
1994·
Touched by an AngelAbigail Peabody-Jackson
Castalia, Castralia
1994·
Sweet Justice1993·
House of SecretsEvangeline
Sarah
1992·
DuplicatesDr. Randolph
1991·
Fried Green TomatoesSipsey
Etta Mercer
1990·
Heat WaveRuthana Richardson
Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Browne
1989·
B.L. StrykerSelf - Guest
1986·
Intimate EncountersDr. Claire Dalton
1986·
Acceptable RisksJanet Framm
Muriel
1985·
Playing with FireCarol Phillips
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982·
Benny's PlaceOdessa
Marva Collins
1981·
Bustin' LooseVivian Perry
Elaine
1978·
A Woman Called MosesHarriet Ross Tubman
1978·
KingCoretta Scott King
1977·
RootsBinta
1977·
WilmaBlanche Rudolph
Sweets
Self - Introducer
Priscilla Simmons
1976·
The Blue BirdTylette
1976·
The River NigerMattie Williams
Self - Presenter
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1974·
Dinah!Self
Self
Jane Pittman
1972·
Emergency!Mrs. Johnson
1972·
SounderRebecca Morgan
1971·
Film '72Self
1971·
NeighborsVicky Gunther
1971·
Marriage: Year OneEmma Teasley
1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
Betty Kelly
1969·
The Bill Cosby ShowMildred Hermosa
Portia Copeland
1967·
Cowboy in AfricaJulie Anderson
1967·
The ComediansMarie Therese
1966·
Mission: ImpossibleAlma Ross
1966·
A Man Called AdamClaudia Ferguson
1965·
The F.B.I.Lainey Harber, Julie Harmon
1963·
East Side/West SideSelf - Co-Host, Self
1960·
A Morning For JimmySister
1959·
The Last Angry ManGirl Left on Porch (uncredited)
Jazz Club Bartender (uncredited)
1958·
Naked CityDarlene Knox
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter, Self - Co-Host, Self - Host
1956·
Carib GoldDottie
1955·
GunsmokeRachel Biggs
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Marva Collins
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter