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Cecily Louise "Cicely" Tyson (/ ˈ s ɪ s ə l iː /; December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) was an American actress 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.
IMDb profile of Cicely Tyson, a pioneering actress and model who starred in films like Sounder and The Help. Learn about her life, career, awards, trivia, and more.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Cicely Tyson was an award-winning film, television and stage actress, notable for her roles in 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,' 'The Help' and Broadway's 'The Trip to...
Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN.
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Jan 28, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, the stage, screen and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered racial stereotypes in the dramatic arts of the 1970s, propelling her to...
Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, a film, television, and stage actress known for "Sounder" and other roles, died Thursday at the age of 96, her family said through her manager.
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Jan 29, 2021 · The Hollywood star, who won two Emmys and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, was known for portraying strong African-American characters. She also wrote a memoir, Just As I Am, that revealed her marriage to Miles Davis and other highlights of her life.