Beah Richards
Actor
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.
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Filmography
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as Mrs. Prentice 1967
Drugstore Cowboy
as Drug Counselor 1989
The Miracle Worker
as Viney (uncredited) 1962
Beloved
as Baby Suggs 1998
Homer and Eddie
as Linda Cervi 1989
Banjo the Woodpile Cat
as Zazu (voice) 1979
Hurry Sundown
as Rose Scott 1967
The Great White Hope
as Mama Tiny 1970
Mahogany
as Florence 1975
The Biscuit Eater
as Charity Tomlin 1972
Big Shots
as Miss Hanks 1987
A Christmas Without Snow
as Wendell's Grandma 1980
The Mugger
as Grecco Maid 1958
Take a Giant Step
as May Scott 1959
Outrage!
as Thelma 1973
As Summers Die
as Elvira Backus 1986