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Beah Richards

Beah RichardsAKA Beulah Richardson

Born: 12-Jul-1920
Birthplace: Vicksburg, MS
Died: 14-Sep-2000
Location of death: Vicksburg, MS
Cause of death: Emphysema
Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered)

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Actor

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Husband: Hugh Harrell, Jr. (div.)

    University: Dillard University (1948)

    Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame 1974
    Emmy 1988 for Frank's Place (guest performer)
    Emmy 2000 for The Practice (guest actress)

    TELEVISION
    ER Mae Benton (1994-95)
    Beauty and the Beast Narcissa (1987-89)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Beloved (8-Oct-1998)
    Out of Darkness (16-Jan-1994)
    Drugstore Cowboy (6-Oct-1989) · Drug Counselor
    Homer & Eddie (17-Aug-1989)
    Big Shots (19-Sep-1987)
    Inside Out (1-Nov-1986) · Verna
    As Summers Die (18-May-1986)
    Acceptable Risks (2-Mar-1986)
    The Sophisticated Gents (29-Sep-1981)
    A Christmas Without Snow (9-Dec-1980) · Wendell's Grandmother
    Roots: The Next Generations (18-Feb-1979)
    Mahogany (25-Mar-1976)
    Outrage (28-Nov-1973)
    Footsteps (3-Oct-1972)
    The Biscuit Eater (22-Mar-1972)
    The Great White Hope (11-Oct-1970)
    Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (11-Dec-1967) · Mrs. Prentice
    In the Heat of the Night (2-Aug-1967) · Mama Caleba
    Hurry Sundown (6-Feb-1967)
    Gone Are the Days! (9-Aug-1963) · Idella Landy
    Take a Giant Step (1-Dec-1959)
    The Mugger (Nov-1958) · Supporting Cast


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