Memorial Page for Beah Richards

Jul 12, 1920 – Sep 14, 2000(80 years)Died in:Vicksburg, Warren County

American actress

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Birthplace

Vicksburg, Warren County

Place of Death

Vicksburg, Warren County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

pulmonary emphysema

Occupation(6)

poet playwright stage actor film actor television actor writer

Awards(3)

Theatre World AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Spouse(1)

Hugh Harrell

Education(1)

Dillard University

Beah Richards (* July 12, 1920 in Vicksburg; † September 14, 2000 in Vicksburg) was an american actress. She was 80 years old. She was married to Hugh Harrell. She studied at Dillard University. Her awards include Theatre World Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Her cause of death was pulmonary emphysema.

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Born in Vicksburg, Warren County

1920

Theatre World Award

1965

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

1988

Frank's Place

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

2000

The Practice

Died in Vicksburg, Warren County (pulmonary emphysema)

2000

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Hugh Harrell

Beah Richards. Forever remembered.