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American actress (1924-2021)
Cicely Louise Tyson 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.Wikipedia
| Born | December 19, 1924 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States of America |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.61m) |
| Spouse | Miles Davis (m 1981 - 1989) , Kenneth Franklin (m 1942 - 1956) |
| Parents | Theodosia Tyson , William Tyson |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | The Trip to Bountiful | Nominated |
| 2014 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | The Trip to Bountiful | Nominated |
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Help | Winner |
| 2009 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Relative Stranger | Nominated |
| 1999 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | A Lesson Before Dying | Nominated |