Beah Richards

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.

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Alongside acting, Beah Richards is also known as a writer. Her screen credits lean toward Drama and Crime.

Beah Richards's most notable role to date came in In the Heat of the Night (1967), where she played Mama Caleba. She also appeared in ER (1994) as Mae Benton. Most recently appeared in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) as Mrs. Prentice.

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