Beah Richards
American actress (1920–2000)
Beah Richards (July 12, 1920 – September 14, 2000) was an American actress. She performed on stage, in movies and on television. During her career, she received two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances on television.[1]
Beah Richards | |
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.JPG) Beah Richards on The Bill Cosby Show (1970) | |
| Born | Beulah Elizabeth Richardson July 12, 1920 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2000 (aged 80) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Emphysema |
| Alma mater | Dillard University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1955–2000 |
| Notable work | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Roots: The Next Generations |
| Spouse | Hugh Harrell Jr. (divorced) |
Richards made many guest television appearances in shows, like The Bill Cosby Show, Designing Women and ER.
Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Emphysema took her life in September 2000. She was age 80.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Beah Richards". Television Academy. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ↑ "Beah Richards". New York Times. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
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