Cicely Tyson

A former model, the stage-trained Cicely Tyson gained widespread attention for her role as a secretary on the hard-hitting TV series, "East Side/West Side" (CBS, 1963-64), opposite George C. Scott. Like many gifted black performers, Tyson established herself in the theater and found occasi...

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	Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
	Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)
	Hoodlum (1997)
	Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
	Sounder (1972)

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• In 1997, received NAACP Image Award for Best Actress (TV Movie/Miniseries) in "The Road to Galveston".
• In 1993/94, received Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special in "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All".
• In 1990, received CableACE Award for Actress (Movie or Mini-Series) in "Heat Wave".
• In 1982, received Women in Film Crystal Award.

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