Beah Richards

Beah Richards

ACTRESS

Beah Richards left her native Vicksburg, Mississippi, for New York City in 1950. She would not acquire a significant role on stage until 1955, when she appeared in the off-Broadway show "Take A Giant Step" convincingly portraying an 84-year-old grandmother without using theatrical makeup. In 1962 she appeared in writer James Baldwin's "The Amen Corner" directed by noted actor/director/activist Frank Silvera, who told Richards "Don't act, just be." She credited Silvera with helping her further develop the subtlety and quiet dignity that distinguished all of her performances.

  • When was
    Beah Richards born?

    Beah Richards was born on Monday, July 12, 1920

  • Where was
    Beah Richards born?

    Beah Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

  • How old was
    Beah Richards when they died?

    Beah Richards was 80

  • When did Beah Richards die?

    Beah Richards died on
    Thursday, September 14, 2000


Best Quotes

  • Both class and race survive education, and neither should. What is education then? If it doesn't help a human being to recognize that humanity is humanity, what is it for? So you can make a bigger salary than other people?
  • Both class and race survive education, and neither should. What is education then If it doesn't help a human being to recognize that humanity is humanity, what is it for So you can make a bigger salary than other people

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