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.
Known For
In the Heat of the Night
Mama Caleba
Beloved
Baby Suggs
Guess Who's Coming to Din...
Mrs. Prentice
Drugstore Cowboy
Drug Counselor
The Miracle Worker
Viney (uncredited)
A Christmas Without Snow
Wendell's Grandma
The Biscuit Eater
Charity Tomlin
The Great White Hope
Mama Tiny
Big Shots
Miss Hanks
Hurry Sundown
Rose Scott