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.

Known For

Career Timeline

195819641970197619821988199420002004
  1. 2004
    Beah: A Black Woman Speaks

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 1998
    Beloved

    Baby Suggs • Acting

  3. 1994
    Out of Darkness

    Mrs. Cooper • Acting

  4. 1991
    One Special Victory

    Cora Simms • Acting

  5. 1990
  6. 1989
    Drugstore Cowboy

    Drug Counselor • Acting

  7. 1989
    Homer and Eddie

    Linda Cervi • Acting

  8. 1987
    Inside Out

    Verna • Acting

Beah Richards - Aperture