Cicely Tyson

Acting

Born December 19, 1924 · New York City, New York, USA

Died January 28, 2021

Also known as Сисели Тайсон

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