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. Tyson received various awards including three Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Tony Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cicely Tyson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Cicely Tyson

Acting Born December 19, 1924 – Died January 28, 2021 New York City, New York, USA

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. Tyson received various awards including three Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Tony Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award.

Description above from the Wikipedia article Cicely Tyson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Ondine Burdett

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self - Guest

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter

The Tamron Hall Show

Self - Guest

Madam Secretary

Flo Avery

Touched by an Angel

Abigail Peabody-Jackson

Mission: Impossible

Alma Ross

How to Get Away with Murder

Ophelia Harkness