Cicely Tyson
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 |
AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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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 (film) | 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 (film) | Nominated |