Beah Richards

Actor
BirthdayJul 12, 1920 (80 years old)
DeathdaySep 14, 2000
Place of birthVicksburg, Mississippi, USA
GenderFemale

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

Mama Caleba

Aug 2, 1967

Mrs. Prentice

Dec 11, 1967

ER

7.8

Mae Benton

Sep 19, 1994

Drug Counselor

Oct 20, 1989

Ola Mae, Emma Coop

Sep 30, 1984

Viney (uncredited)

May 23, 1962

Sep 22, 1989

Sep 25, 1987

Sep 19, 1984

Mama Grant

Sep 20, 1968

Mar 3, 1986

Jan 15, 1981

Baby Suggs

Oct 16, 1998

Mar 4, 1997

Aug 24, 1979

Jan 14, 1972

Ella Mae Fuller / Pockets

Sep 18, 1984

Oct 26, 1982

Sep 16, 1984

Alberta Williams (uncredited)

Sep 15, 1986

Mama Caleba

Aug 2, 1967

Mrs. Prentice

Dec 11, 1967

ER

7.8

Mae Benton

Sep 19, 1994

Drug Counselor

Oct 20, 1989

Ola Mae, Emma Coop

Sep 30, 1984

Viney (uncredited)

May 23, 1962

Acting


Participated in 30 movies, 33 TV series

2004

Self (archive footage)


1998

Baby Suggs



1994

ER

7.8

Mae Benton


1994

Mrs. Cooper



1992

Miss Lula


1991


1990

Etta Mays



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