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
all 61
TV Shows 31
Movies 30
self 1
Self (archive footage)
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2003)
Movie
Baby Suggs, aka Grandma Baby
Beloved (1998)
Movie
Mae Benton
ER (1994)
TV
5.44
Mrs. Cooper
Out of Darkness (1994)
Movie
Miss Lula
Hearts Afire (1992)
TV
Cora Simms
One Special Victory (1991)
Movie
Drug Counselor
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
Movie
9
Linda Cervi
Homer and Eddie (1989)
Movie
Miss Hanks
Big Shots (1987)
Movie
Alberta Williams (uncredited)
L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Elvira Backus
As Summers Die (1986)
Movie
Sally Framm
Acceptable Risks (1986)
Movie
Miss Annie
And the Children Shall Lead (1985)
Movie
Emma Coop / Ola Mae
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Ella Mae Fuller / Pockets
Hunter (1984)
TV
Serita
The Hitchhiker (1983)
TV
5
Mae Porter
The Sophisticated Gents (1981)
TV
Wendell's Grandma
A Christmas Without Snow (1980)
Movie
Cynthia Palmer
Roots: The Next Generations (1979)
TV
6
Lilly Brooks
Ring of Passion (1978)
Movie
Florence
Mahogany (1975)
Movie
Grandma Bessie
A Dream for Christmas (1973)
Movie
Thelma
Outrage (1973)
Movie
Mrs. Thatcher
The Magician (1973)
TV
Jessie Blake
Footsteps (1972)
Movie
Charity Tomlin
The Biscuit Eater (1972)
Movie
6
Mama Tiny
The Great White Hope (1970)
Movie
Rose Kincaid
The Bill Cosby Show (1969)
TV
Mama Grant
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
TV
5.45
Mrs. Prentice
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
Movie
4.67
Mama Caleba
In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Movie
5.08
Rose Scott
Hurry Sundown (1967)
Movie
Idella Landy
Gone Are the Days! (1963)
Movie
Viney (uncredited)
The Miracle Worker (1962)
Movie
7
May Scott
Take a Giant Step (1959)
Movie
Grecco Maid
The Mugger (1958)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.5
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1972
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1976
2003
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1920-07-12
Deathday2000-09-14 (80 years old)
Birth PlaceVicksburg, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsBeulah Elizabeth Richardson
AwardsTheatre World Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
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