Beah Richards
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
ActingBirthday
July 12, 1920Deathday
September 14, 2000Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
30Place of birth
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USAAlso known as
Beulah Elizabeth RichardsonCast credits
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mrs. PrenticeIn the Heat of the Night
Mama CalebaMahogany
FlorenceFootsteps
Jessie BlakeOne Special Victory
Cora SimmsZora is My Name!
Homer and Eddie
Linda CerviBeloved
Baby SuggsInside Out
VernaBanjo the Woodpile Cat
Zazu (voice)Outrage
ThelmaBig Shots
Miss HanksHurry Sundown
Rose ScottGeneration
EdnaTake a Giant Step
May ScottGone Are the Days!
Idella LandyOut of Darkness
Mrs. CooperAs Summers Die
Elvira BackusThe Great White Hope
Mama TinyAcceptable Risks
Sally FrammThe Miracle Worker
Viney (uncredited)