Actor info
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Name :
Cicely Tyson
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Born :
December 19, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA (96 years at death)
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Died :
January 28, 2021
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Female
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Film career :
66 films (1956–2021)
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Also known as :
Сисели Тайсон
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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.
Notable films
- The Help (2011) as Constantine Jefferson
- Madea's Family Reunion (2006) as Myrtle
- Hoodlum (1997) as Stephanie St. Clair
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Sipsey
- The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979) as Elaine
