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Margaret Avery

Bio: Margaret Avery (born January 20, 1944) is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Shug in The Color Purple (1985)
Born: Thu, Jan 20 1944
Birthplace: Mangum, Oklahoma, USA
Margaret Avery is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Nana Project
The Nana Project
Margaret Avery was 79 in The Nana Project as 'Gladys'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 2023
Poster of Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
Margaret Avery was 78 in Is That Black Enough for You?!? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2022
Poster of We Are Gathered Here Today
We Are Gathered Here Today
Margaret Avery was 78 in We Are Gathered Here Today as 'Estelle Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 2022
Poster of Block Party
Block Party
Margaret Avery was 78 in Block Party as 'Janice Sommers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 2022
Poster of Proud Mary
Proud Mary
Margaret Avery was 73 in Proud Mary as 'Mina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2018
Poster of Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns
Margaret Avery was 64 in Meet the Browns as 'Sarah Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 2008
Poster of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Margaret Avery was 64 in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins as 'Mamma Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Exodus
Exodus
Margaret Avery was 63 in Exodus as 'Robbed Tourist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2007
Poster of Lord Help Us
Lord Help Us
Margaret Avery was 63 in Lord Help Us as 'Dorinda Thomas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of Waitin' to Live
Waitin' to Live
Margaret Avery was 62 in Waitin' to Live as 'Pearline Loggins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of Second to Die
Second to Die
Margaret Avery was 58 in Second to Die as 'Insurance Agent'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2002
Poster of Love Kills
Love Kills
Margaret Avery was 55 in Love Kills as 'Moon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1999
Poster of White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden
Margaret Avery was 51 in White Man's Burden as 'Megan Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of The Set Up
The Set Up
Margaret Avery was 51 in The Set Up
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1995
Poster of Night Trap
Night Trap
Margaret Avery was 49 in Night Trap as 'Miss Sadie'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1993
Poster of Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
Margaret Avery was 48 in Lightning in a Bottle as 'Dr. Sierheed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1993
Poster of The Return of Superfly
The Return of Superfly
Margaret Avery was 46 in The Return of Superfly as 'Francine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1990
Poster of Heat Wave
Heat Wave
Margaret Avery was 46 in Heat Wave as 'Roxie Turpin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1990
Poster of Riverbend
Riverbend
Margaret Avery was 45 in Riverbend as 'Bell Coleman'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1989
Poster of Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill
Margaret Avery was 44 in Blueberry Hill as 'Hattie Cale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1988
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Margaret Avery was 41 in The Color Purple as 'Shug Avery'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1985
Poster of For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers
Margaret Avery was 39 in For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers as 'Dottie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1983
Poster of The Lathe of Heaven
The Lathe of Heaven
Margaret Avery was 35 in The Lathe of Heaven as 'Heather LeLache'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1980
Poster of The Sky Is Gray
The Sky Is Gray
Margaret Avery was 35 in The Sky Is Gray as 'Rosemary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Margaret Avery was 35 in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh as 'Toby Millman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1979
Poster of Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
Margaret Avery was 33 in Which Way Is Up? as 'Annie Mae'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin
Margaret Avery was 33 in Scott Joplin as 'Belle Joplin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1977
Poster of Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Margaret Avery was 32 in Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1976
Poster of Magnum Force
Magnum Force
Margaret Avery was 29 in Magnum Force as 'Prostitute'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1973
Poster of Hell Up In Harlem
Hell Up In Harlem
Margaret Avery was 29 in Hell Up In Harlem as 'Sister Jennifer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973
Poster of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
Margaret Avery was 29 in An Eye for an Eye as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1973
Poster of Terror at Red Wolf Inn
Terror at Red Wolf Inn
Margaret Avery was 28 in Terror at Red Wolf Inn as 'Edwina'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1972
Poster of Cool Breeze
Cool Breeze
Margaret Avery was 28 in Cool Breeze as 'Lark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1972
Poster of Something Evil
Something Evil
Margaret Avery was 28 in Something Evil as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1972

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 A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
Margaret Avery was 80+ in A Man on the Inside as 'Florance Joanne Whistbrook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 2024
Poster of The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood
Margaret Avery was 74+ in The Neighborhood as 'Aunt Desiray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Genius
Genius
Margaret Avery was 73+ in Genius as 'Delia Linsey King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 2017
Poster of The Carmichael Show
The Carmichael Show
Margaret Avery was 71+ in The Carmichael Show as 'Janet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 26 2015
Poster of The Librarians
The Librarians
Margaret Avery was 70+ in The Librarians as 'Eleanor Darnell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2014
Poster of Being Mary Jane
Being Mary Jane
Margaret Avery was 69+ in Being Mary Jane as 'Helen Patterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 02 2013
Poster of Bones
Bones
Margaret Avery was 61+ in Bones as 'Ivy Gillespie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Margaret Avery was 61+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Lucille Reed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Die Gang
Die Gang
Margaret Avery was 52+ in Die Gang as 'Glenda Otero'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Poster of The Jacksons: An American Dream
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Margaret Avery was 48+ in The Jacksons: An American Dream as 'Martha Scruse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1992
Poster of Snoops
Snoops
Margaret Avery was 45+ in Snoops as 'Matilda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Margaret Avery was 41+ in MacGyver as 'Regina Jeffries'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Margaret Avery was 40+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Dixie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Margaret Avery was 40+ in The Cosby Show as 'Leah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Margaret Avery was 30+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Ruth Van Galen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Margaret Avery was 29+ in Kojak as 'Lula'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973