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Beah Richards
AKA: Beulah Elizabeth Richardson
Acting
Born: 1920
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
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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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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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Practice | 1997 | Gertrude Turner |
| ER | 1994 | Mae Benton |
| The John Larroquette Show | 1993 | Emma |
| Hearts Afire | 1992 | Miss Lula |
| Family Matters | 1989 | Helen |
| Beauty and the Beast | 1987 | Narcissa |
| Designing Women | 1986 | Contributor |
| L.A. Law | 1986 | Eleanor Williams |
| 227 | 1985 | Contributor |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Ola Mae |
| Highway to Heaven | 1984 | Contributor |
| Hunter | 1984 | Ella Mae Fuller / Pockets |
| Punky Brewster | 1984 | Contributor |
| The Hitchhiker | 1983 | Serita |
| St. Elsewhere | 1982 | Regina |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981 | Contributor |
| The Facts of Life | 1979 | Contributor |
| Vega$ | 1978 | Contributor |
| Sanford and Son | 1972 | Contributor |
| Room 222 | 1969 | Contributor |
| Hawaii Five-O | 1968 | Mama Grant |
| It Takes a Thief | 1968 | Sister Martha Gowen |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961 | Alice |