Cicely Tyson

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

Notable Roles

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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The Women of Brewster Place

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Hoodlum

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

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Bustin' Loose

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Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story

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Odds Against Tomorrow

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Always Outnumbered

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Idlewild

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Why Did I Get Married Too?

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The Concorde... Airport '79

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Sounder

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Madea's Family Reunion

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Because of Winn-Dixie

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The Help

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A Lesson Before Dying

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The River Niger

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman