Cicely Tyson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 19, 1933 |
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| Died | January 28, 2021 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Harlem, New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Cicely Tyson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Groundbreaking roles in film, television, and stage; notably 'Sounder,' 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,' and 'Roots.' |
Intro
Cicely Tyson was an acclaimed American actress and fashion model, renowned for her portrayal of strong African-American women on stage, film, and television. Over her career of more than seven decades, she became a trailblazer for Black actors, earning numerous accolades and widespread respect for her impactful performances and advocacy.
Early Life & Background
Tyson was born in Harlem, New York City, to parents who were immigrants from Nevis in the West Indies. Raised in a religious household, her mother was a domestic worker and her father a carpenter and painter. After graduating from Charles Evans Hughes High School, she began her career first as a fashion model before moving into acting.
Career Highlights
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Sounder' (1972)
- Emmy Award winner for 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman' (1974)
- Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Play for 'The Trip to Bountiful' (2013)
- Three-time Emmy Award winner
- Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
Trivia
- Refused to take roles that demeaned African-American women.
- Was the first African-American woman to win a lead actress Emmy for a television movie.
- Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2020.
FAQs
People also ask
Cicely Tyson was born the 19 December 1933.
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 19th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 19th, 1933 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: April in Paris by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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