Beah Richards
from Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
from Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
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.
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Self (archive footage)
Baby Suggs
Mrs. Cooper
Cora Simms
(Unknown)
Linda Cervi
Drug Counselor
Verna
Miss Hanks
Sally Framm
Elvira Backus
Miss Annie
Edna
Wendell's Grandma
Zazu (voice)
Lilly Brooks
Grandma
Florence
Thelma
Grandma Bessie
Charity Tomlin
Jessie Blake
Mama Tiny
Rose Scott
Mama Caleba
Mrs. Prentice
Idella Landy
Viney (uncredited)
May Scott
Grecco Maid