Beah Richards
Movie Actress

Beah Richards Net Worth

Beah Richards was an award-winning actress, poet, and playwright born on July 12, 1920 in Vicksburg, MS. She is best known for her role in the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She was also a successful poet and playwright, and her work was widely acclaimed.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 12, 1920
Birth Place Vicksburg, MS
Age 100 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 14, 2000 (age 80)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)

About

Award-winning Actress, poet, and Playwright who became known for her role in the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Before Fame

She graduated from New Orleans' Dillard University and later moved to New York City to perform on stage productions.

Trivia

She won two Emmy Awards as an Actress, one for her appearance on Frank's Place, the other for her role in The Practice.

Family Life

Her mother was a seamstress and her father was a Baptist minister.

Associated With

She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner opposite Sidney Poitier.

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