American actress
Born: December 19, 1924
Died: January 28, 2021
Cicely Tyson (1924–2021) was a groundbreaking American actress and fashion model, born in New York City. Renowned for her exceptional talent and dignified presence, Tyson became a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. She began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in the 1950s.
In 1963, Tyson made history by becoming the first African American actress to win a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” (1974). Over the years, she earned numerous accolades, including Tony Awards for her work on Broadway and an honorary Academy Award in 2018 for her outstanding contributions to the film industry.
Tyson’s impactful roles in films such as “Sounder” (1972), “The Help” (2011), and “Roots” (1977) resonated with audiences and critics alike. Her career spanned several decades, and she continued to captivate audiences with her compelling performances well into her later years. Known for her commitment to portraying strong, complex black women, Tyson left an indelible mark on American cinema and paved the way for future generations of black actresses. She passed away in January 2021, leaving behind a legacy of talent, resilience, and social impact.
Cicely Tyson’s 5 most popular quotes
- The moment anyone tries to demean or degrade you in any way, you have to know how great you are. Nobody would bother to beat you down if you were not a threat.
- Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They’re what make the instrument stretch—what make you go beyond the norm.
- I am not a quitter. I will fight until I drop. It is just a matter of having some faith in the fact that as long as you are able to draw breath in the universe, you have a chance.
- If each person in this world will simply take a small piece of this huge thing, this amazing quilt, and work it regardless of the color of the yarn, we will have harmony on this planet.
- I think when you begin to think of yourself as having achieved something, then there’s nothing left for you to work towards. I want to believe that there is a mountain so high that I will spend my entire life striving to reach the top of it.
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