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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Filmography
Cast Credits
How It Feels to Be Free
Character: Self (archival footage)
MOVIE • 2021
Cherish the Day
Character: Miss Luma Lee Langston
TV • 2020
A Fall from Grace
Character: Alice
MOVIE • 2020
Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
TV • 2019
The Other Boys of Summer
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2019
Last Flag Flying
Character: Mrs. Hightower
MOVIE • 2017
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2016
Showing Roots
Character: Hattie
MOVIE • 2016
How to Get Away with Murder
Character: Ophelia Harkness
TV • 2014
Madam Secretary
Character: Flo Avery
TV • 2014
The Trip to Bountiful
Character: Mrs. Watts
MOVIE • 2014
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Character: Mama Kay
MOVIE • 2013
House of Cards
Character: Doris Jones
TV • 2013
Alex Cross
Character: Nana Mama
MOVIE • 2012
The Help
Character: Constantine Jefferson
MOVIE • 2011
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Character: Ola
MOVIE • 2010
Relative Stranger
Character: Pearl
MOVIE • 2009
Idlewild
Character: Mother Hopkins
MOVIE • 2006
Fat Rose and Squeaky
Character: Celine
MOVIE • 2006
Madea's Family Reunion
Character: Myrtle
MOVIE • 2006