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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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 2019
Poster of Last Flag Flying
Last Flag Flying
Cicely Tyson was 92 in Last Flag Flying as 'Mrs. Hightower'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Showing Roots
Showing Roots
Cicely Tyson was 91 in Showing Roots as 'Hattie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of Alex Cross
Alex Cross
Cicely Tyson was 87 in Alex Cross as 'Nana Mama'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of The Help
The Help
Cicely Tyson was 86 in The Help as 'Constantine Jefferson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of Relative Stranger
Relative Stranger
Cicely Tyson was 84 in Relative Stranger as 'Pearl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 2009
Poster of Idlewild
Idlewild
Cicely Tyson was 81 in Idlewild as 'Mother Hopkins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 2002
Poster of Jewel
Jewel
Cicely Tyson was 76 in Jewel as 'Cathedral'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1999
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
Cicely Tyson was 73 in Always Outnumbered as 'Luvia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Ms. Scrooge
Ms. Scrooge
Cicely Tyson was 72 in Ms. Scrooge as 'Ms. Ebenita Scrooge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of Hoodlum
Hoodlum
Cicely Tyson was 72 in Hoodlum as 'Stephanie St. Clair'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1997
Poster of Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance
Cicely Tyson was 72 in Blessed Assurance as 'Vesta Lotte Battle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of House of Secrets
House of Secrets
Cicely Tyson was 68 in House of Secrets as 'Evangeline'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1993
Poster of Duplicates
Duplicates
Cicely Tyson was 67 in Duplicates as 'Dr. Randolph'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1992
Poster of Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cicely Tyson was 67 in Fried Green Tomatoes as 'Sipsey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Heat Wave
Heat Wave
Cicely Tyson was 65 in Heat Wave as 'Ruthana Richardson'.
Movie Released: 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, '.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1989
Poster of Intimate Encounters
Intimate Encounters
Cicely Tyson was 61 in Intimate Encounters as 'Dr. Claire Dalton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1986
Poster of Acceptable Risks
Acceptable Risks
Cicely Tyson was 61 in Acceptable Risks as 'Janet Framm'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1986
Poster of Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire
Cicely Tyson was 60 in Playing with Fire as 'Carol Phillips'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1985
Poster of Benny's Place
Benny's Place
Cicely Tyson was 57 in Benny's Place as 'Odessa'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Bustin' Loose
Bustin' Loose
Cicely Tyson was 56 in Bustin' Loose as 'Vivian Perry'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of Wilma
Wilma
Cicely Tyson was 53 in Wilma as 'Blanche Rudolph'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1976
Poster of The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird
Cicely Tyson was 51 in The Blue Bird as 'Tylette'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1976
Poster of The River Niger
The River Niger
Cicely Tyson was 51 in The River Niger as 'Mattie Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of Sounder
Sounder
Cicely Tyson was 47 in Sounder as 'Rebecca Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1972
Poster of Neighbors
Neighbors
Cicely Tyson was 46 in Neighbors
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of Marriage: Year One
Marriage: Year One
Cicely Tyson was 46 in Marriage: Year One as 'Emma Teasley'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of The Comedians
The Comedians
Cicely Tyson was 42 in The Comedians as 'Marie Therese'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Carib Gold
Carib Gold
Cicely Tyson was 32 in Carib Gold as 'Dottie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 11 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Cicely Tyson was 94+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
Cicely Tyson was 89+ in Madam Secretary as 'Flo Avery'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Sweet Justice
Sweet Justice
Cicely Tyson was 69+ in Sweet Justice
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of B.L. Stryker
B.L. Stryker
Cicely Tyson was 64+ in B.L. Stryker
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1978
Poster of King
King
Cicely Tyson was 53+ in King as 'Coretta Scott King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 1978
Poster of Roots
Roots
Cicely Tyson was 52+ in Roots as 'Binta'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Cicely Tyson was 49+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Cicely Tyson was 47+ in Emergency! as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Cicely Tyson was 41+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Alma Ross'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Cicely Tyson was 33+ in Naked City as 'Darlene Knox'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Cicely Tyson was 30+ in Gunsmoke as 'Rachel Biggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Cicely Tyson was 28+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944