Beah Richards

Beah Richards
Richards on The Bill Cosby Show (1970)
Born	Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (1920-07-12)July 12, 1920 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	September 14, 2000(2000-09-14) (aged 80) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	Dillard University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1955–2000
Notable work	Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Roots: The Next Generations
Spouse	Hugh Harrell Jr. (divorced)

Beulah Elizabeth Richardson (July 12, 1920 – September 14, 2000), known professionally as Beah Richards and Bea Richards, was an American actress of stage, screen, and television. She was also a poet, playwright, author and activist.

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.