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Beah Richards (Beulah Elizabeth Richardson) was born on 12 July, 1920 in Vicksburg, MS, is an American actress. Discover Beah Richards's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Beah Richards networth?

Popular As Beulah Elizabeth Richardson
Occupation actress
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 12 July 1920
Birthday 12 July
Birthplace Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Date of death September 14, 2000
Died Place Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Beah Richards's Husband?

Her husband is Hugh Harrell Jr. (divorced)

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Beah Richards Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Beah Richards worth at the age of 80 years old? Beah Richards’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Beah Richards's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2006

One of her poems, "Keep Climbing, Girls", has been turned into a picture book inspiring girls' power. Published 2006 by Simon & Schuster.

1997

Died just days after receiving Emmy award for The Practice (1997), which was accepted for her by LisaGay Hamilton and delivered to Vicksburg.

1988

In 1988, she won an Emmy Award for her performance in Frank's Place (1987).

1967

Richards would bring her salutary satisfaction with being "Black" and her immense acting talents to the role of the peacemaking mother in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), a role for which she was nominated for an Oscar. Additionally, she appeared in "Purlie Victorious" by Ossie Davis and "The Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellman.

1965

Stage: Appeared in James Baldwin's "The Amen Corner" on Broadway in 1965, for which she received a Tony nomination as Best Actress (Dramatic).

1962

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. A prolific actress, poet and playwright, her first authored play was "All's Well that Ends" that delved into the issues of racial segregation. Always ahead of her time, she defined herself as "Black" when the term "Negro" was the preferred ethnic/racial label of Black Americans.

1955

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.

1950

Beah Richards left her native Vicksburg, Mississippi, for New York City in 1950.

1948

1948: Graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans.