Beah Richards
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
Mrs. Prentice
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mama Caleba
In the Heat of the Night
Florence
Mahogany
Jessie Blake
Footsteps
Cora Simms
One Special Victory
Zora is My Name!
Linda Cervi
Homer and Eddie
Baby Suggs
Beloved
Verna
Inside Out
Zazu (voice)
Banjo the Woodpile Cat
Thelma
Outrage
Miss Hanks
Big Shots
Rose Scott
Hurry Sundown
Edna
Generation
May Scott
Take a Giant Step
Idella Landy
Gone Are the Days!
Mrs. Cooper
Out of Darkness
Elvira Backus
As Summers Die
Mama Tiny
The Great White Hope
Sally Framm
Acceptable Risks
Viney (uncredited)
The Miracle Worker
Wendell's Grandma
A Christmas Without Snow
Self (archive footage)
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
Charity Tomlin
The Biscuit Eater
Drug Counselor
Drugstore Cowboy
Grandma Bessie
A Dream for Christmas
Miss Annie
And the Children Shall Lead
Lilly Brooks
Ring of Passion
Grandma
Just an Old Sweet Song
Grecco Maid
The Mugger
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
30
Gender
Female
Birthday
1920-07-12
Place of Birth
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Also Known As
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson