Cicely Tyson
An image from A Fall from Grace, one of the productions that also features Cicely Tyson.
Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

December 19, 1924 — New York City, New York, USA

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.

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How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder

2014

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

1991

A Fall from Grace

A Fall from Grace

2020

Alex Cross

Alex Cross

2012

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

2013

Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

2005

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

2006