Biography
Beah Richards
Acting
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 19…
Career works
64
Movies
30
Series
34
Career average
6.9/10
Birth date
07/12/1920
Place of birth
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Date of death
09/14/2000
Filmography highlights
Movies
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
2004
Beloved
1998 · 5.8
Out of Darkness
1994 · 9.0
One Special Victory
1991 · 8.0
Zora is My Name!
1990 · 10.0
Drugstore Cowboy
1989 · 7.1
Homer and Eddie
1989 · 5.6
Big Shots
1987 · 6.6
Inside Out
1987 · 5.6
As Summers Die
1986 · 6.7
Acceptable Risks
1986 · 5.0
Generation
1985 · 5.3
And the Children Shall Lead
1985 · 9.0
A Christmas Without Snow
1980 · 5.7
Banjo the Woodpile Cat
1979 · 6.5
Series
The Practice
1997 · 7.7
ER
1994 · 7.8
The John Larroquette Show
1993 · 6.8
Hearts Afire
1992 · 7.8
Capital News
1990 · 6.5
Family Matters
1989 · 6.8
Beauty and the Beast
1987 · 7.4
Frank's Place
1987 · 6.1
CBS Summer Playhouse
1987 · 7.0
Designing Women
1986 · 6.9
L.A. Law
1986 · 7.1
Matlock
1986 · 7.1
227
1985 · 6.8
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · 7.5
Highway to Heaven
1984 · 7.4