Beah Richards
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1920-07-12 (80 years old)
Deathday
2000-09-14
Place of Birth
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Also known As
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson
Beah Richards
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 Amen Corner. Description above from the Wikipedia article Beah Richards, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acting
1967
as Mrs. Prentice
1967
as Mama Caleba
1975
as Florence
1972
as Jessie Blake
1991
as Cora Simms
1990
1989
as Linda Cervi
1998
as Baby Suggs
1987
as Verna
1979
as Zazu (voice)
1973
as Thelma
1987
as Miss Hanks
1967
as Rose Scott
1985
as Edna
1959
as May Scott
1963
as Idella Landy
1994
as Mrs. Cooper
1986
as Elvira Backus
1970
as Mama Tiny
1986
as Sally Framm
1962
as Viney (uncredited)
1980
as Wendell's Grandma
2004
as Self (archive footage)
1972
as Charity Tomlin
1989
as Drug Counselor
1973
as Grandma Bessie
1985
as Miss Annie
1978
as Lilly Brooks
1976
as Grandma
1958
as Grecco Maid
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