Cicely Tyson
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Summary
Cicely Tyson was born on December 19, 1924[1], in Harlem[2]. She died on January 28, 2021[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], model[8], and voice actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,380 views/month, #4,533 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: The Bronx[11]
- Date of birth: December 19, 1933[12]
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Miles Davis[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[17]
- Occupation: actor[18]
- Educated at: Bayard Rustin Educational Complex[19], The New School[20]
- Notable work: Sounder[21], The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman[22], Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All[23]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[24], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[25], Candace Award[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], Kennedy Center Honors[28], Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[29], Crystal Award[30], Academy Honorary Award[31], honorary doctorate from Columbia University[32], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[33], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[34], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[35], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[36], 26th Primetime Emmy Awards[37]
- Member of: Delta Sigma Theta[38], Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[39], American Theatre Hall of Fame[40], Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame[41]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[42], Baptists[43]
- Sex or gender: female[44]
- Commons category: Cicely Tyson[45]
- Residence: Malibu[46]
- Family name: Tyson[47]
- Given name: Cicely[48], Louise[49]
Why It Matters
Cicely Tyson has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
She has been cited as an influence by Sleepy Floyd[52], a basketball player[53], b. 1960[54], of United States[55], awarded the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame[56].
FAQs
Where was Cicely Tyson born?
Cicely Tyson's place of birth was Harlem[2].
Where did Cicely Tyson die?
Cicely Tyson passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Cicely Tyson married to?
Cicely Tyson's spouses include Miles Davis[14].
What did Cicely Tyson do for work?
Cicely Tyson worked as a stage actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], model[8], and voice actor[9].
Where did Cicely Tyson go to school?
Cicely Tyson was educated at Bayard Rustin Educational Complex[19] and The New School[20].
What awards did Cicely Tyson receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[24], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[25], Candace Award[26], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[27].
Who did Cicely Tyson influence?
Cicely Tyson has been cited as an influence by Sleepy Floyd[52].