Acting
Cicely Tyson
1924-2021
Known for The Help, Fried Green Tomatoes, A Fall from Grace.
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Born12/19/1924
Died01/28/2021
AgeDied at 96
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asСисели Тайсон
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.
Movie Credits
Bustin' Loose (1981)
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013)
A Fall from Grace (2020)
Hoodlum (1997)
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Showing Roots (2016)
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)
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