Beah Richards

American actress (1920–2000)
Person human Q469454
Beah Richards
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Beah Richards

Summary

Beah Richards is a human[1]. Born in Vicksburg[2], she… she was born on July 12, 1920[3]. She died in Vicksburg[4]. She died on September 14, 2000[5]. She worked as a poet[6], playwright[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,109 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vicksburg[2], Beah Richards…
  • Beah Richards passed away in Vicksburg[4].
  • Beah Richards was born on July 12, 1920[3].
  • Beah Richards died on September 14, 2000[5].
  • Beah Richards was married to Hugh Harrell[12].
  • Beah Richards held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Beah Richards is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Beah Richards worked as a poet[6].
  • Beah Richards worked as a playwright[7].
  • Beah Richards worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Beah Richards's professions included film actor[9].
  • Beah Richards's professions included television actor[10].
  • Beah Richards's professions included writer[15].
  • Beah Richards's field of work was poetry[16].
  • Beah Richards was educated at Dillard University[17].
  • Beah Richards received the Theatre World Award[18].
  • Beah Richards received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[19].
  • Beah Richards received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series[20].
  • Beah Richards is recorded as female[21].
  • Beah Richards's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[23].
  • Beah Richards's family name is recorded as Richards[24].
  • Beah Richards's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Beah Richards's described by source is recorded as Notable Black American Women[26].
  • Beah Richards's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Beah Richards's place of birth was Vicksburg[2]. She was born on July 12, 1920[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].

Education

Beah Richards's education included a stint at Dillard University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], television actor[10], and writer[15]. Beah Richards's field of work was poetry[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[18], a theatre award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[19], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1986[33]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series[20], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1975[36].

Personal Life

Beah Richards was married to Hugh Harrell[12].

Death and Burial

Beah Richards died on September 14, 2000[5]. She passed away in Vicksburg[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[23].

Why It Matters

Beah Richards ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,109 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Beah Richards born?

Beah Richards's place of birth was Vicksburg[2].

Where did Beah Richards die?

Beah Richards died in Vicksburg[4].

Who was Beah Richards married to?

Beah Richards's spouses include Hugh Harrell[12].

What did Beah Richards do for work?

Beah Richards worked as poet[6], playwright[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Beah Richards go to school?

Beah Richards was educated at Dillard University[17].

What awards did Beah Richards receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series[19], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . theguardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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