Beah Richards
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 – September 14, 2000), known professionally as Beah Richards, was an American actress and writer.
Biography
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
In the Heat of the Night1967 · Mama Caleba3.8ActuallyLike
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner1967 · Mrs. Prentice3.8ActuallyLike
Drugstore Cowboy1989 · Drug Counselor3.5ActuallyLike
The Miracle Worker1962 · Viney (uncredited)4.0
Beloved1998 · Baby Suggs2.9
Hurry Sundown1967 · Rose Scott3.2
Banjo the Woodpile Cat1979 · Zazu (voice)3.3
Homer and Eddie1989 · Linda Cervi2.8ActuallyLike pages
Cast credits
In the Heat of the Night1967 · Mama Caleba3.8ActuallyLikeGuess Who's Coming to Dinner1967 · Mrs. Prentice3.8ActuallyLikeDrugstore Cowboy1989 · Drug Counselor3.5ActuallyLikeThe Miracle Worker1962 · Viney (uncredited)4.0Beloved1998 · Baby Suggs2.9Hurry Sundown1967 · Rose Scott3.2Banjo the Woodpile Cat1979 · Zazu (voice)3.3Homer and Eddie1989 · Linda Cervi2.8
The Great White Hope1970 · Mama Tiny3.2
Out of Darkness1994 · Mrs. Cooper4.5
Mahogany1975 · Florence2.9
Big Shots1987 · Miss Hanks3.3
And the Children Shall Lead1985 · Miss Annie4.5
The Biscuit Eater1972 · Charity Tomlin3.1
Zora is My Name!1990 · Cast5.0
Gone Are the Days!1963 · Idella Landy3.8
As Summers Die1986 · Elvira Backus3.2
Outrage!1973 · Thelma3.3