Beah Richards

Beah Richards
Richards on The Bill Cosby Show (1970)
Born
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson

(1920-07-12)July 12, 1920
DiedSeptember 14, 2000(2000-09-14) (aged 80)
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma materDillard University
OccupationActress
Years active1955–2000
Notable workGuess Who's Coming to Dinner
Roots: The Next Generations
SpouseHugh 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.