Beah Richards | |
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.JPG) Richards on The Bill Cosby Show (1970) | |
| Born | Beulah Elizabeth Richardson July 12, 1920 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2000 (aged 80) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Dillard University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1955–2000 |
| Notable work | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Roots: The Next Generations |
| Spouse | Hugh Harrell Jr. (divorced) |
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 – September 14, 2000), known professionally as Beah Richards and Bea Richards, was an American actress of stage, screen, and television. She was also a poet, playwright, author and activist.
Richards was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her supporting role in the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in 1968, as well as winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for her guest roles in the television series Frank's Place in 1988 and The Practice in 2000. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 1965 production of The Amen Corner.