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Cicely Tyson

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Dec 19 1924
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 28 2021
Cicely Tyson is 96 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of How It Feels to Be Free
How It Feels to Be Free
Cicely Tyson was
96 in How It Feels to Be Free
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of A Fall from Grace
A Fall from Grace
Cicely Tyson was
95 in A Fall from Grace
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of The Other Boys of Summer
The Other Boys of Summer
Cicely Tyson was
94 in The Other Boys of Summer
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jun 19 2019
Poster of Last Flag Flying
Last Flag Flying
Cicely Tyson was
92 in Last Flag Flying
as 'Mrs. Hightower'.
Fri, Nov 03 2017
Poster of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Cicely Tyson was
91 in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Showing Roots
Showing Roots
Cicely Tyson was
91 in Showing Roots
as 'Hattie'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of The Trip to Bountiful
The Trip to Bountiful
Cicely Tyson was
89 in The Trip to Bountiful
as 'Mrs. Watts'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Cicely Tyson was
89 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Cicely Tyson was
88 in The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
as 'Mama Kay'.
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of Alex Cross
Alex Cross
Cicely Tyson was
87 in Alex Cross
as 'Nana Mama'.
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of The Help
The Help
Cicely Tyson was
86 in The Help
as 'Constantine Jefferson'.
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Poster of Why Did I Get Married Too?
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Cicely Tyson was
85 in Why Did I Get Married Too?
as 'Ola'.
Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of Relative Stranger
Relative Stranger
Cicely Tyson was
84 in Relative Stranger
as 'Pearl'.
Sat, Mar 14 2009
Poster of Idlewild
Idlewild
Cicely Tyson was
81 in Idlewild
as 'Mother Hopkins'.
Fri, Aug 25 2006
Poster of Fat Rose and Squeaky
Fat Rose and Squeaky
Cicely Tyson was
81 in Fat Rose and Squeaky
as 'Celine'.
Fri, Aug 11 2006
Poster of Madea's Family Reunion
Madea's Family Reunion
Cicely Tyson was
81 in Madea's Family Reunion
as 'Myrtle'.
Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Cicely Tyson was
80 in Diary of a Mad Black Woman
as 'Myrtle'.
Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie
Cicely Tyson was
80 in Because of Winn-Dixie
as 'Gloria Dump'.
Fri, Feb 18 2005
Poster of The Rosa Parks Story
The Rosa Parks Story
Cicely Tyson was
77 in The Rosa Parks Story
as 'Leona Edwards McCauley'.
Sun, Feb 24 2002
Poster of Jewel
Jewel
Cicely Tyson was
76 in Jewel
as 'Cathedral'.
Wed, Feb 07 2001
Poster of A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying
Cicely Tyson was
74 in A Lesson Before Dying
as 'Tante Lou'.
Sat, May 22 1999
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
Cicely Tyson was
73 in Always Outnumbered
as 'Luvia'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Ms. Scrooge
Ms. Scrooge
Cicely Tyson was
72 in Ms. Scrooge
as 'Ms. Ebenita Scrooge'.
Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of Hoodlum
Hoodlum
Cicely Tyson was
72 in Hoodlum
as 'Stephanie St. Clair'.
Wed, Aug 27 1997
Poster of Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance
Cicely Tyson was
72 in Blessed Assurance
as 'Vesta Lotte Battle'.
Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of The Road to Galveston
The Road to Galveston
Cicely Tyson was
71 in The Road to Galveston
as 'Jordan Roosevelt'.
Wed, Jan 24 1996
Poster of Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
Cicely Tyson was
69 in Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
as 'Castralia'.
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of House of Secrets
House of Secrets
Cicely Tyson was
68 in House of Secrets
as 'Evangeline'.
Sun, Oct 31 1993
Poster of Duplicates
Duplicates
Cicely Tyson was
67 in Duplicates
as 'Dr. Randolph'.
Wed, Mar 18 1992
Poster of Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cicely Tyson was
67 in Fried Green Tomatoes
as 'Sipsey'.
Fri, Dec 27 1991
Poster of The Kid Who Loved Christmas
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Cicely Tyson was
65 in The Kid Who Loved Christmas
as 'Etta Mercer'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Heat Wave
Heat Wave
Cicely Tyson was
65 in Heat Wave
as 'Ruthana Richardson'.
Mon, Aug 13 1990
Poster of The Women of Brewster Place
The Women of Brewster Place
Cicely Tyson was
64 in The Women of Brewster Place
as 'Mrs. Browne, '.
Sun, Mar 19 1989
Poster of Intimate Encounters
Intimate Encounters
Cicely Tyson was
61 in Intimate Encounters
as 'Dr. Claire Dalton'.
Sun, Sep 28 1986
Poster of Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Cicely Tyson was
61 in Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
as 'Muriel'.
Mon, May 19 1986
Poster of Acceptable Risks
Acceptable Risks
Cicely Tyson was
61 in Acceptable Risks
as 'Janet Framm'.
Sun, Mar 02 1986
Poster of Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire
Cicely Tyson was
60 in Playing with Fire
as 'Carol Phillips'.
Sat, Apr 13 1985
Poster of Benny's Place
Benny's Place
Cicely Tyson was
57 in Benny's Place
as 'Odessa'.
Mon, May 31 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Cicely Tyson was
57 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Marva Collins Story
The Marva Collins Story
Cicely Tyson was
56 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Marva Collins'.
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
Cicely Tyson was
56 in Bustin' Loose
as 'Vivian Perry'.
Fri, May 22 1981
Poster of The Concorde... Airport '79
The Concorde... Airport '79
Cicely Tyson was
54 in The Concorde... Airport '79
as 'Elaine'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of Wilma
Wilma
Cicely Tyson was
53 in Wilma
as 'Blanche Rudolph'.
Mon, Dec 19 1977
Poster of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
Cicely Tyson was
52 in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
as 'Sweets'.
Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of Just an Old Sweet Song
Just an Old Sweet Song
Cicely Tyson was
51 in Just an Old Sweet Song
as 'Priscilla Simmons'.
Sat, Sep 25 1976
Poster of The River Niger
The River Niger
Cicely Tyson was
51 in The River Niger
as 'Mattie Williams'.
Wed, Apr 14 1976
Poster of The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird
Cicely Tyson was
51 in The Blue Bird
as 'Tylette'.
Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of Free to Be… You and Me
Free to Be… You and Me
Cicely Tyson was
49 in Free to Be… You and Me
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 11 1974
Poster of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Cicely Tyson was
49 in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
as 'Jane Pittman'.
Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of Sounder
Sounder
Cicely Tyson was
47 in Sounder
as 'Rebecca Morgan'.
Sun, Sep 24 1972
Poster of Neighbors
Neighbors
Cicely Tyson was
46 in Neighbors
Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of Marriage: Year One
Marriage: Year One
Cicely Tyson was
46 in Marriage: Year One
as 'Emma Teasley'.
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of To Be Young, Gifted and Black: The World of Lorraine Hansberry in Her Own Words
To Be Young, Gifted and Black: The World of Lorraine Hansberry in Her Own Words
Cicely Tyson was
44 in To Be Young, Gifted and Black: The World of Lorraine Hansberry in Her Own Words
Sun, Mar 02 1969
Poster of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Cicely Tyson was
43 in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
as 'Portia Copeland'.
Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of The Comedians
The Comedians
Cicely Tyson was
42 in The Comedians
as 'Marie Therese'.
Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of A Man Called Adam
A Man Called Adam
Cicely Tyson was
41 in A Man Called Adam
as 'Claudia Ferguson'.
Wed, Mar 16 1966
Poster of A Morning For Jimmy
A Morning For Jimmy
Cicely Tyson was
35 in A Morning For Jimmy
as 'Sister'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man
Cicely Tyson was
34 in The Last Angry Man
as 'Girl Left on Porch (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 22 1959
Poster of Odds Against Tomorrow
Odds Against Tomorrow
Cicely Tyson was
34 in Odds Against Tomorrow
as 'Jazz Club Bartender (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Carib Gold
Carib Gold
Cicely Tyson was
32 in Carib Gold
as 'Dottie'.
Mon, Sep 30 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cherish the Day
Cherish the Day
Cicely Tyson was
95+ in Cherish the Day
as 'Miss Luma Lee Langston'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 11 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Cicely Tyson was
94+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Cicely Tyson was
89+ in How to Get Away with Murder
as 'Ophelia Harkness'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
Cicely Tyson was
89+ in Madam Secretary
as 'Flo Avery'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Cicely Tyson was
88+ in House of Cards
as 'Doris Jones'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
Cicely Tyson was
80+ in The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 08 2005
Poster of The Proud Family
The Proud Family
Cicely Tyson was
76+ in The Proud Family
as 'Mrs. Maureen Parker (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Poster of Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Cicely Tyson was
74+ in Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
as 'Emily Lincoln'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cicely Tyson was
74+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Ondine Burdett'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Mama Flora's Family
Mama Flora's Family
Cicely Tyson was
73+ in Mama Flora's Family
as 'Mama Flora'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1998
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Cicely Tyson was
70+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Justice Gretchen Parkhurst'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Cicely Tyson was
69+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Abigail Peabody-Jackson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Sweet Justice
Sweet Justice
Cicely Tyson was
69+ in Sweet Justice
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
Cicely Tyson was
69+ in Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
as 'Castalia'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of B.L. Stryker
B.L. Stryker
Cicely Tyson was
64+ in B.L. Stryker
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Cicely Tyson was
63+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of A Woman Called Moses
A Woman Called Moses
Cicely Tyson was
53+ in A Woman Called Moses
as 'Harriet Ross Tubman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1978
Poster of King
King
Cicely Tyson was
53+ in King
as 'Coretta Scott King'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 1978
Poster of Roots
Roots
Cicely Tyson was
52+ in Roots
as 'Binta'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Cicely Tyson was
50+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Cicely Tyson was
50+ in People's Choice Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Cicely Tyson was
49+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Cicely Tyson was
48+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Cicely Tyson was
47+ in Emergency!
as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Cicely Tyson was
45+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Cicely Tyson was
44+ in The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as 'Betty Kelly'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Bill Cosby Show
The Bill Cosby Show
Cicely Tyson was
44+ in The Bill Cosby Show
as 'Mildred Hermosa'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of Cowboy in Africa
Cowboy in Africa
Cicely Tyson was
42+ in Cowboy in Africa
as 'Julie Anderson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Cicely Tyson was
42+ in Judd for the Defense
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Cicely Tyson was
41+ in Mission: Impossible
as 'Alma Ross'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Cicely Tyson was
40+ in The F.B.I.
as 'Julie Harmon, Lainey Harber'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of East Side/West Side
East Side/West Side
Cicely Tyson was
38+ in East Side/West Side
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Cicely Tyson was
37+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Cicely Tyson was
36+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Cicely Tyson was
33+ in Naked City
as 'Darlene Knox'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Cicely Tyson was
31+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Host, Self - Co-Host, Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Cicely Tyson was
30+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Rachel Biggs'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Cicely Tyson was
28+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Cicely Tyson was
27+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Marva Collins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Cicely Tyson was
19+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944