Biography
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.
Acted in 64
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1994
Out of Darkness
Mrs. Cooper
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
One Special Victory
Cora Simms
- 1990
Zora is My Name!
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Homer and Eddie
Linda Cervi
- 1987
Big Shots
Miss Hanks
Beauty and the Beast
Narcissa · 5 episodes
Frank's Place
TV
Inside Out
Verna
- 1986
As Summers Die
Elvira Backus
Acceptable Risks
Sally Framm
- 1985
Generation
Edna
And the Children Shall Lead
Miss Annie
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
The Sophisticated Gents
Mae Porter · 3 episodes
- 1980
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV
1970s
- 1979
Banjo the Woodpile Cat
Zazu (voice)
- 1978
Ring of Passion
Lilly Brooks
- 1976
Just an Old Sweet Song
Grandma
- 1975
Mahogany
Florence
- 1973
A Dream for Christmas
Grandma Bessie
Outrage!
Thelma
- 1972
Footsteps
Jessie Blake
- 1970
The Great White Hope
Mama Tiny
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1967
Hurry Sundown
Rose Scott
- 1965
- 1963
Gone Are the Days!
Idella Landy
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
Take a Giant Step
May Scott
- 1958
The Mugger
Grecco Maid
Appearances1
2000s
- 2004
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
Self (archive footage)