Cicely Tyson

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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cicely Tyson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Cicely Tyson has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Madea Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Fried Green Tomatoes, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Trip to Bountiful. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
82
Birth Date
1924-12-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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