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Cicely Tyson
AKA: Сисели Тайсон
Acting
Born: 1924
New York City, New York, USA
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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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Known For
Cherish the Day
Miss Luma Lee Langston
2020 · US
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019 · US
Steve
Self
2017 · US
House of Cards
Doris Jones
2013 · US
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
Role
2005 · US
The Proud Family
Mrs. Maureen Parker (voice)
2001 · US
The Outer Limits
Justice Gretchen Parkhurst
1995 · US
Touched by an Angel
Abigail Peabody-Jackson
1994 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cherish the Day | 2020 | Miss Luma Lee Langston |
| Tamron Hall | 2019 | Self - Guest |
| Steve | 2017 | Self |
| House of Cards | 2013 | Doris Jones |
| The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer | 2005 | Contributor |
| The Proud Family | 2001 | Mrs. Maureen Parker (voice) |
| The Outer Limits | 1995 | Justice Gretchen Parkhurst |
| Touched by an Angel | 1994 | Abigail Peabody-Jackson |
| LIVE with Kelly and Mark | 1988 | Self - Guest |
| Roots | 1977 | Binta |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self - Host |
| People's Choice Awards | 1975 | Self - Presenter |
| Dinah! | 1974 | Self |
| Film '72 | 1971 | Self |
| The Courtship of Eddie's Father | 1969 | Betty Kelly |
| Judd, for the Defense | 1967 | Contributor |
| The F.B.I. | 1965 | Julie Harmon |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self - Co-Host |
| Naked City | 1958 | Darlene Knox |
| Tony Awards | 1956 | Self - Co-Host |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Rachel Biggs |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |
| Golden Globe Awards | 1944 | Self - Presenter |