Birthday: July 12, 2020
Born in Vicksburg, MS, in 1920, actress Beah Richards studied at Dillard University in New Orleans before pursuing an acting career on-stage in New York City. She appeared in Louis S. Peterson's off-Broadway play +Take a Giant Step and in the film adaptation in 1959. In 1965, she received a Tony nomination for her role as Sister Margaret in James Baldwin's play +The Amen Corner, ...more- 1967
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
- Best Supporting Actress
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
- nom
- 1998
- Beloved
- Baby Suggs
- 1995
- ER: Luck of the Draw
- Mrs. Benton
- 1995
- ER: Sleepless in Chicago
- Mrs. Benton
- 1995
- ER: Love's Labor Lost
- Mrs. Benton
- 1995
- ER: Make of Two Hearts
- Mrs. Benton







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