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Beah Richards

Beah Richards

Actor Jul 12 (died age 80) Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA 1958–2004 (46 year career)
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Biography

Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 – September 14, 2000), known professionally as Beah Richards, was an American actress and writer. Richards was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her supporting role in the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in 1968, as well as winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for her guest roles in the television series Frank's Place in 1988 and The Practice in 2000. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 1965 production of The…

Known For

In the Heat of the Night
Film

In the Heat of the Night

Mama Caleba
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Film

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Mrs. Prentice
The Miracle Worker
Film

The Miracle Worker

Viney (uncredited)
Drugstore Cowboy
Film

Drugstore Cowboy

Drug Counselor
Beloved
Film

Beloved

Baby Suggs
Roots: The Next Generations
Film

Roots: The Next Generations

Cynthia Palmer
Hurry Sundown
Film

Hurry Sundown

Rose Scott
Banjo the Woodpile Cat
Film

Banjo the Woodpile Cat

Zazu (voice)

Filmography

Acting (65)

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