Cicely Tyson

Known for

How to Get Away with Murder

Madam Secretary

House of Cards

The Help

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Mission: Impossible

Biography

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.

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