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Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson is known for The Help (2011), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), A Fall from Grace (2020).

Biography

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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Questions about Cicely Tyson

How many Cicely Tyson films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 66 films with Cicely Tyson, from 1956 to 2021.

What is the best rated Cicely Tyson film?

The best rated Cicely Tyson film in the catalogue is The Help (2011), rated 8.2.

What was the first Cicely Tyson film?

The first Cicely Tyson film in the catalogue is Odds Against Tomorrow, from 1959.

Who has Cicely Tyson worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Cicely Tyson shares the most credits with Tyler Perry (5 films), Reuben Cannon (3 films) and Carol Mitchell-Leon (2 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 31 Wins 14 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
model · voice actor
Studied at
Bayard Rustin Educational Complex · The New School
Notable works
Sounder · The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman · Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All · Diary of a Mad Black Woman · The Help · How to Get Away with Murder
Spouse
Miles Davis

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Full filmography

66 films — 66 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

22 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast