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Cicely Tyson

American actress (1924–2021)

  • Fame58.0
  • Momentum0.1
  • Wikipedia47.1K
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Lived 1924–2021, aged 97United States
United StatesUnited StatesActorsActor
  • Wikipedia
    50 languages
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  • Era
    1924–2021
    Aged 97
  • Known for
    The Help
    2011
Summary
Updated 2026-09-08

Cecily Louise "Cicely" Tyson was an American actress. In a career spanning seven decades, she portrayed complex and strong-willed African American women. She received several awards including three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2015, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Academy Award in 2018.

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  • Peabody Awards
  • Television Hall of Fame
  • Academy Honorary Award
  • Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series
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58.0
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Momentum0.1
Historical25.7
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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