Cicely Tyson

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.

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2021
    How It Feels to Be Free

    Self (archival footage) • Acting

  2. 2020
    A Fall from Grace

    Alice • Acting

  3. 2019
    The Other Boys of Summer

    Narrator • Acting

  4. 2017
    Last Flag Flying

    Mrs. Hightower • Acting

  5. 2016
    Showing Roots

    Hattie • Acting

  6. 2016
  7. 2014
    The Trip to Bountiful

    Mrs. Watts • Acting

  8. 2013
Cicely Tyson - Aperture