Cicely Tyson

Actor

Born December 19, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. Died January 28, 2021.

Cicely Louise Tyson (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) 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. Tyson received various awards including three Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Tony Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award.

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Acting

Cherish the Day
TV series, 2020
as Miss Luma Lee Langston
A Fall from Grace
Film, 2020
as Alice
The Other Boys of Summer
Film, 2019
as Narrator
Last Flag Flying
Film, 2017
as Mrs. Hightower
Showing Roots
Film, 2016
as Hattie
How to Get Away with Murder
TV series, 2014
as Ophelia Harkness
Madam Secretary
TV series, 2014
as Flo Avery
The Trip to Bountiful
Film, 2014
as Mrs. Watts
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Film, 2013
as Mama Kay
House of Cards
TV series, 2013
as Doris Jones
Alex Cross
Film, 2012
as Nana Mama
The Help
Film, 2011
as Constantine Jefferson
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Film, 2010
as Ola
Relative Stranger
Film, 2009
as Pearl
Idlewild
Film, 2006
as Mother Hopkins
Fat Rose and Squeaky
Film, 2006
as Celine
Madea's Family Reunion
Film, 2006
as Myrtle
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
TV series, 2005
1 episode
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Film, 2005
as Myrtle
Because of Winn-Dixie
Film, 2005
as Gloria Dump
The Rosa Parks Story
Film, 2002
as Leona Edwards McCauley
The Proud Family
TV series, 2001
as Mrs. Maureen Parker (voice)
Jewel
Film, 2001
as Cathedral
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
TV series, 1999
as Emily Lincoln
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV series, 1999
as Ondine Burdett
A Lesson Before Dying
Film, 1999
as Tante Lou
Mama Flora's Family
TV series, 1998
as Mama Flora
Always Outnumbered
Film, 1998
as Luvia
Ms. Scrooge
Film, 1997
as Ms. Ebenita Scrooge
Hoodlum
Film, 1997
as Stephanie St. Clair