Beah Richards
Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 – September 14, 2000), known professionally as Beah Richards, was an American actress and writer. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Beah Richards, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography (65 titles)
MovieBeah: A Black Woman Speaks
Self (archive footage) · 2004
5.8MovieBeloved
Baby Suggs · 1998
7.7ShowThe Practice
Gertrude Turner · 1997
7.8ShowER
Mae Benton · 1994
9.0MovieOut of Darkness
Mrs. Cooper · 1994
6.8ShowThe John Larroquette Show
Emma · 1993
7.8ShowHearts Afire
Miss Lula · 1992
8.0MovieOne Special Victory
Cora Simms · 1991
6.5ShowCapital News
Etta Mays · 1990
10.0MovieZora is My Name!
1990
7.1MovieDrugstore Cowboy
Drug Counselor · 1989
6.7ShowFamily Matters
Helen · 1989
5.6MovieHomer and Eddie
Linda Cervi · 1989
6.6MovieBig Shots
Miss Hanks · 1987
7.4ShowBeauty and the Beast
Narcissa · 1987
6.1ShowFrank's Place
1987
5.6MovieInside Out
Verna · 1987
7.0ShowCBS Summer Playhouse
Katherine · 1987
6.8ShowDesigning Women
1986
7.1ShowL.A. Law
Eleanor Williams · 1986
6.7MovieAs Summers Die
Elvira Backus · 1986
7.1ShowMatlock
Martha Jordan · 1986
5.0MovieAcceptable Risks
Sally Framm · 1986
6.8Show227
1985
5.3MovieGeneration
Edna · 1985
9.0MovieAnd the Children Shall Lead
Miss Annie · 1985
7.5ShowMurder, She Wrote
Ola Mae · 1984
7.4ShowHighway to Heaven
1984
7.1ShowHunter
Ella Mae Fuller / Pockets · 1984
7.3ShowPunky Brewster
1984