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Name: Beah Richards
Date of Birth: Thursday July 1 1920
Born: Vicksburg (Mississippi)
Nationality: American
Partial Biography: A veteran stage performer and character player, Beah Richards is perhaps best remembered by movie audiences for her Oscar-nominated portrayal as Sidney Poitier's proud, knowing mother in Stanley Kramer's…Full Beah Richards Biography…

Filmography

Beloved (1999) 15 (for violent images, sexuality and nudity)Played "Baby Suggs"
Drugstore Cowboy (1989) Played "Drug Counselor"
In the Heat of the Night (1967) Played "Mama Caleba"
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) (1967) Played "Mrs Prentice"
The Miracle Worker Played "Viney"
Mahogany Played "Florence"

Awards

Emmy (1999) Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - "The Practice"
Emmy (1987) Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series - "Frank's Place"
CableACE Award (1986) Actress (Movie/Mini-Series) - "As Summers Die"
Theatre World Award (1965) - "The Amen Corner"