Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson in Lions Gate Films' Diary of a Mad Black Woman - 2005

Biography

Born 12/19/1933

Throughout her five-plus decade career on stage and screen, Cicely Tyson was known for her dedication to truthfully exploring the broad spectrum of the African-American experience. Tyson was at the forefront of a shift away from one-dimensional, negative screen stereotypes of black women with her...
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Awards

  • In 1994, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
  • In 1991, received CableACE Award for Actress in a Movie or Miniseries
  • In 1974, received Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama

Highlights

  • In 2009, Nominated for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
  • In 2009, Appeared in the Hallmark Channel production of "Relative Stranger"; earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Movie
  • In 2006, Re-teamed with Perry for "Madea's Family Reunion"

Family & Companions

  • William Tyson: father (West Indian immigrant)
  • Theodosia Tyson: mother (West Indian immigrant)

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