Beah Richards

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Born
July 12, 1920 (80 years old)
Died
September 14, 2000
Place of Birth
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Popular Genres
Drama TV Movie Crime
Career Span
1958 – 2004

Beah Richards

10 wins
107 nominations
9 Oscars
30 credits

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.

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Personal Info

Born
Jul 12, 1920
From
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Known For
Acting
Career
1958 – 2004

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In the Heat of the Night
Drugstore Cowboy
Beloved
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
The Miracle Worker
Big Shots
Homer and Eddie
Hurry Sundown

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