Acting
Cicely Tyson
1924 · New York City, New York, USA
30 films
Bio
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
The Help
Constantine Jefferson
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sipsey
Hoodlum
Stephanie St. Clair
Remembering Roots
Self
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Mama Kay
Alex Cross
Nana Mama
Sounder
Rebecca Morgan
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Ola
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Myrtle
Madea's Family Reunion
Myrtle
A Fall from Grace
Alice
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.