Quick Facts About Cicely Tyson
- Born
- December 19, 1924
- Died
- January 28, 2021
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Stage Actor
- Notable works
- Just As I Am
- Known for
- The Help, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Sounder, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
- Spouse
- Miles Davis
About Cicely Tyson
Cecily Louise "Cicely" Tyson was an American actress. In a career spanning seven decades, she portrayed complex and strong-willed African American women. She received several awards including three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2015, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Academy Award in 2018.
Biography source:
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Awards & Honors
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Academy Honorary Award
Peabody Awards
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
Kennedy Center Honors
Spingarn Medal
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture
26th Primetime Emmy Awards
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Television Hall of Fame
Women in Film Honors
honorary doctorate
Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Black Reel Award for Outstanding Ensemble
Candace Award
Golden Plate Award
honorary doctorate from Columbia University
Crystal Award
honorary doctor of the Howard University
honorary degree from Spelman College
Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year
