
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cicely Tyson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Peabody Awards · 2020
- Television Hall of Fame · 2020
- Academy Honorary Award · 2019
- Critics' Choice Television Award — Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series · 2017
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · 2017
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- honorary doctor of the Howard University · 2016
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · 2016
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2016
- Kennedy Center Honors · 2015
- honorary doctorate from Columbia University · 2014
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 2013
- Black Reel Award — Outstanding Ensemble · 2011
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2011
- National Board of Review Award — Best Cast · 2011
- Satellite Award — Best Cast – Motion Picture · 2011
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2011
- Spingarn Medal · 2010
- honorary doctorate · 2009
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1997
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1994
- Candace Award · 1988
- honorary degree from Spelman College · 1984
- Crystal Award · 1982
- Women in Film Honors · 1982
- Golden Plate Award · 1980
- Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year · 1978
- Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame · 1977
- 26th Primetime Emmy Awards · 1974
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1974
- Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award — Best Actress · 1972
- National Board of Review Award — Best Actress · 1972
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Actress · 1972
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Play
- honorary doctorate
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · 2020 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · 2019 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · 2018 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · 2017 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series · 2015 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Made for Television Movie · 2014 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie · 2009 · nominated
- Black Movie Awards · 2005 · nominated
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture · 2005 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie · 1999 · nominated
- NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture · 1997 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · 1996 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series · 1995 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · 1995 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series · 1995 · nominated
- Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming · 1982 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1982 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1978 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series · 1977 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1973 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · 1973 · nominated
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Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story

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Emergency!

How to Get Away with Murder

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Mama Flora's Family

Sounder

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Last Flag Flying

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