Filmography by year for
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1. The Haunting in Georgia (2012) (post-production) [Actress]
2. Alex Cross (2012) (completed) [Actress .... Nana Mama]


3. 43rd NAACP Image Awards (2012) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
4. The BET Honors (2012) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
5. 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2012) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
6. The Help (2011) [Actress .... Constantine Jefferson]
7. Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010) [Actress .... Ola]
8. 41st NAACP Image Awards (2010) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]


9. The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie]
10. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Hell (#10.17)" (2009) TV Episode [Actress .... Ondine Burdett]
11. Relative Stranger (2009) (TV) [Actress .... Pearl]
12. The 40th NAACP Image Awards (2009) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
13. "Entertainment Tonight: Episode dated 22 August 2008" (2008) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
14. The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (2007) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
15. The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Winner ("30th Anniversary")]
16. Rwanda Rising (2007) [Actress .... Voice of Jeanette Nyirabagarwa]
17. The 2006 Black Movie Awards (2006) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
18. Idlewild (2006) [Actress .... Mother Hopkins]
19. Fat Rose and Squeaky (2006) [Actress .... Celine]
20. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
21. Legends Ball (2006) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
22. Madea's Family Reunion (2006) [Actress .... Myrtle]
    ... aka "Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion" - USA (complete title)
    ... aka "Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion: The Movie" - USA (DVD box title)
23. "Tavis Smiley: Episode dated 23 February 2006" (2006) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
24. The Black Movie Awards (2005) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
25. The Making of 'Diary' (2005) (V) [Actress]
26. Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) [Actress .... Myrtle]
    ... aka "Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman" - USA (complete title)
    ... aka "Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman: The Movie" - USA (DVD box title)
27. "Tavis Smiley: Episode dated 25 February 2005" (2005) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
28. "Higglytown Heroes: Wayne's 100 Special Somethings (#1.16)" (2005) TV Episode [Actress .... Great Aunt Shirley Hero] (voice)
29. Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) [Actress .... Gloria]
30. A Capitol Fourth (2004) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
31. "The Proud Family: Behind Family Lines (#2.5)" (2002) TV Episode [Actress .... Mrs. Maureen Parker] (voice)
32. 2002 Trumpet Awards (2002) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
33. The Rosa Parks Story (2002) (TV) [Actress .... Leona Edwards McCauley]
34. Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
35. Remembering 'Roots' (2002) (V) [Actress .... Herself - 'Binta Kinte'] [special thanks]
36. "Today: Episode dated 25 December 2001" (2001) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
37. The Double Dutch Divas! (2001) [Actress .... Herself] (uncredited)
38. Jewel (2001) (TV) [Actress .... Cathedral]
39. "The Outer Limits: Final Appeal (#6.21)" (2000) TV Episode [Actress .... Justice Gretchen Parkhurst]
40. "Touched by an Angel: Living the Rest of My Life (#6.21)" (2000) TV Episode [Actress .... Abby]
41. "Intimate Portrait: Harriet Tubman" (2000) TV Episode [Actress .... Narrator]


42. Aftershock: Earthquake in New York (1999) (TV) [Actress .... Emily Lincoln]
43. A Lesson Before Dying (1999) (TV) [Actress .... Tante Lou]
44. The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
45. 'Fried Green Tomatoes': The Moments of Discovery (1998) (V) [Actress .... Herself]
46. Mama Flora's Family (1998) (TV) [Actress .... Mama Flora]
47. CBS: The First 50 Years (1998) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
48. Always Outnumbered (1998) (TV) [Actress .... Luvia]
    ... aka "Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned" - USA (DVD title)
49. Ms. Scrooge (1997) (TV) [Actress .... Ms. Ebenita Scrooge]
50. Hoodlum (1997) [Actress .... Stephanie St. Clair]
51. The Price of Heaven (1997) (TV) [Actress .... Vesta Lotte Battle]
    ... aka "Blessed Assurance" - USA (syndication title)
52. Riot (1997) (TV) [Actress .... Maggie (segment "Homecoming Day")]
53. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show: Episode dated 7 April 1997" (1997) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
54. Bridge of Time (1997) (TV) [Actress .... Guardian]
55. 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1997) (TV) [Self]
56. Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (1996) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
57. The 18th Annual CableACE Awards (1996) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter]
58. The Road to Galveston (1996) (TV) [Actress .... Jordan Roosevelt]
59. The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series]
60. "Sweet Justice: The Sensational Six (#1.22)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
61. "Sweet Justice: Muddy Waters (#1.21)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
62. "Sweet Justice: Pledges (#1.20)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
63. "Sweet Justice: Broken Ties (#1.19)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
64. "Sweet Justice: Just Say Yes (#1.18)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
65. "Sweet Justice: Fire (#1.17)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
66. "Sweet Justice: Clouds of Glory (#1.16)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
67. "Sweet Justice: Bloodlines (#1.15)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
68. "Sweet Justice: Greener Grass (#1.14)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
69. "Sweet Justice: Both Sides Now (#1.12)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
70. "Sweet Justice: Baby Mine (#1.11)" (1995) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
71. Flight to Freedom (1995) [Actress .... Host]
    ... aka "Flight to Freedom: The Underground Railroad" - USA (video box title)
72. "Sweet Justice: Story of My Life (#1.13)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
73. "Sweet Justice: In the Name of the Son (#1.10)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
74. "Sweet Justice: The Power of Darkness: Part 1 (#1.8)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
75. "Sweet Justice: The Power of Darkness: Part 2 (#1.9)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
76. "Sweet Justice: Sex, Lies and Shining Armor (#1.7)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
77. "Sweet Justice: Fourth Quarter (#1.6)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
78. "Sweet Justice: The Right Thing (#1.5)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
79. "Sweet Justice: High School Confidential (#1.4)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
80. "Sweet Justice: It's a Grand Old Dame (#1.2)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
81. "Sweet Justice: One Good Woman (#1.3)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
82. "Sweet Justice: Pilot (#1.1)" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Carrie Grace Battle]
83. The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1994) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Winner: Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special]
84. "A Century of Women" (1994) TV mini-series [Self] (voice)
85. Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1994) (TV) [Actress .... Castralia, Marsden Family House Slave/Maid]
86. "The Arsenio Hall Show: Episode dated 29 April 1994" (1994) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
87. House of Secrets (1993) (TV) [Actress .... Evangeline]
88. When No One Would Listen (1992) (TV) [Actress .... Sarah]
89. The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actress/Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special]
90. Duplicates (1992) (TV) [Actress .... Dr. Randolph]
91. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) [Actress .... Sipsey]
92. Clippers (1991) (TV) [Actress .... Donna]
93. The 12th Annual CableACE Awards (1991) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries]
94. Heat Wave (1990) (TV) [Actress .... Ruthana Richardson]
95. "The Arsenio Hall Show: Episode dated 9 August 1990" (1990) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
96. "B.L. Stryker: Winner Takes All (#2.3)" (1990) TV Episode [Actress .... Ruth Hastings]
97. The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990) (TV) [Actress .... Etta]


98. The Women of Brewster Place (1989) (TV) [Actress .... Mrs. Browne]
99. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) (TV) [Actress .... Herself] (uncredited)
    ... aka "The American Film Institute Salute to Gregory Peck" - USA (original title)
100. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1988) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
101. 20th NAACP Image Awards (1988) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter]
102. We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala (1987) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Performer]
103. 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter]
104. Intimate Encounters (1986) (TV) [Actress .... Dr. Claire Dalton]
105. Liberty Weekend (1986) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
106. Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (1986) (TV) [Actress .... Muriel]
107. Acceptable Risks (1986) (TV) [Actress .... Janet Framm]
108. "Ebony/Jet Showcase: Episode dated 7 February 1986" (1986) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
109. An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
110. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Gene Kelly (1985) (TV) [Actress .... Herself] (uncredited)
     ... aka "The American Film Institute Salute to Gene Kelly" - USA (original title)
111. Playing with Fire (1985) (TV) [Actress .... Carol Phillips]
112. "Star Search: Episode #2.25" (1985) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself - Judge]
113. The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1985) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter]
114. The Annual Waldorf Gala Salute to Myrna Loy (1985) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
115. The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards (1985) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter: Favourite Television Dramatic Program]
116. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Lillian Gish (1984) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
     ... aka "The American Film Institute Salute to Lillian Gish" - USA (original title)
117. The 4th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1983) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
118. The 34th Annual Emmy Awards (1982) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special & Presenter: Best Limited Series]
119. Benny's Place (1982) (TV) [Actress .... Odessa]
120. The 8th Annual People's Choice Awards (1982) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter: Favourite TV Drama]
121. Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
122. The Marva Collins Story (1981) (TV) [Actress .... Marva Collins]
     ... aka "Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Marva Collins Story (#31.1)" - USA (anthology series)
123. The Body Human: Becoming a Woman (1981) (TV) [Actress]
124. Bustin' Loose (1981) [Actress .... Vivian Perry]
125. The 34th Annual Tony Awards (1980) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter]


126. The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979) [Actress .... Elaine]
     ... aka "Airport '79" - USA (short title)
     ... aka "Airport '80: The Concorde" - Philippines (English title)
     ... aka "Airport 1979" - International (English title) (informal title)
     ... aka "Airport 1980" - International (English title) (informal title)
     ... aka "The Concorde" - USA (short title)
127. The Television Annual: 1978/1979 (1979) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
128. The 21st Annual TV Week Logie Awards (1979) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
129. "Saturday Night Live: Cicely Tyson/Talking Heads (#4.11)" (1979) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself - Host/Various] [Soundtrack] (performer: "I Loves You Porgy" (uncredited))
130. The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards (1979) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture]
131. The 1st Annual Black Achievement Awards (1978) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
132. A Woman Called Moses (1978) (TV) [Actress .... Harriet Ross Tubman]
133. The 30th Annual Emmy Awards (1978) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series & Presenter: Best Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Adaptation]
134. The Stars Salute Israel at 30 (1978) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
135. The 50th Annual Academy Awards (1978) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter: Best Director]
136. "CBS: On the Air" (1978) TV mini-series [Actress .... Co-host - part IV]
137. "King: Episode #1.3" (1978) TV Episode [Actress .... Coretta Scott King]
138. "King: Episode #1.2" (1978) TV Episode [Actress .... Coretta Scott King]
139. "King: Episode #1.1" (1978) TV Episode [Actress .... Coretta Scott King]
140. A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1978) [Actress .... Sweets]
141. Wilma (1977) (TV) [Actress .... Blanche Rudolph]
142. "Donahue: Episode dated 8 December 1977" (1977) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
     ... aka "The Phil Donahue Show: (1977-12-08)" - USA (original title)
143. The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Presenter: Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award]
144. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Bette Davis (1977) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
     ... aka "The American Film Institute Salute to Bette Davis" - USA (original title)
145. "Roots: Episode #1.1" (1977) TV Episode [Actress .... Binta]
146. "Roots: Episode #1.2" (1977) TV Episode [Actress .... Binta]
147. Just an Old Sweet Song (1976) (TV) [Actress .... Priscilla Simmons]
148. The River Niger (1976) [Actress .... Mattie Williams]
149. The Blue Bird (1976) [Actress .... Tylette]
150. The 28th Annual Tony Awards (1974) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Co-Host]
151. The 46th Annual Academy Awards (1974) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Cinematography]
152. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Cagney (1974) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
     ... aka "The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney" - USA (original title)
153. Free to Be... You & Me (1974) (TV) [Actress .... Herself]
154. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) (TV) [Actress .... Jane Pittman]
155. The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in a Drama/Actress of the Year in a Special]
156. "The Helen Reddy Show: Episode #1.2" (1973) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
157. The 45th Annual Academy Awards (1973) (TV) [Actress .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role]
158. "Flip: Episode #3.20" (1973) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
159. "Black Omnibus: Episode #1.2" (1973) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
160. "Soul!: Episode dated 13 December 1972" (1972) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
161. "Soul Train: The Temptations/King Floyd (#2.11)" (1972) TV Episode [Actress .... Guest]
162. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Episode dated 26 October 1972" (1972) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
163. Sounder (1972) [Actress .... Rebecca Morgan]
164. Wednesday Night Out (1972) (TV) [Actress]
165. "Emergency!: Crash (#1.11)" (1972) TV Episode [Actress .... Mrs. Johnson]
166. "Norman Corwin Presents: Two Gods on Prime Time (#1.1)" (1972) TV Episode [Actress]
167. Neighbors (1971) (TV) [Actress]
168. Marriage: Year One (1971) (TV) [Actress .... Emma Teasley]
169. "Insight: Bird on the Mast" (1971) TV Episode [Actress .... Edna]
170. "Gunsmoke: The Scavengers (#16.10)" (1970) TV Episode [Actress .... Rachel]
171. "Mission: Impossible: Death Squad (#4.24)" (1970) TV Episode [Actress .... Alma Ross]
172. "The Bill Cosby Show: Blind Date (#1.22)" (1970) TV Episode [Actress .... Mildred Hermosa]
173. "Here Come the Brides: A Bride for Obie Brown (#2.14)" (1970) TV Episode [Actress .... Princess Lucenda]


174. "The Courtship of Eddie's Father: Guess Who's Coming for Lunch (#1.7)" (1969) TV Episode [Actress .... Betty Kelly]
175. "The F.B.I.: Silent Partners (#5.5)" (1969) TV Episode [Actress .... Lainey Harber]
176. "Medical Center: The Last Ten Yards (#1.1)" (1969) TV Episode [Actress .... Susan Wiley]
177. "The F.B.I.: The Enemies (#4.6)" (1968) TV Episode [Actress .... Julie Harmon]
178. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) [Actress .... Portia]
179. "Judd for the Defense: Commitment (#1.12)" (1967) TV Episode [Actress .... Lucille Evans]
180. "Cowboy in Africa: Tomorrow on the Wind (#1.11)" (1967) TV Episode [Actress .... Julie Anderson]
181. The Comedians (1967) [Actress .... Marie Therese]
182. "Girl Talk: Episode dated 4 May 1967" (1967) TV Episode [Actress .... Herself]
183. "Guiding Light" (1952) TV series [Actress .... Martha Frazier (1966)]
     ... aka "The Guiding Light" - USA (original title)
184. "I Spy: Trial by Treehouse (#2.6)" (1966) TV Episode [Actress .... Vickie Harmon] (as Cicley Tysson)
185. A Man Called Adam (1966) [Actress .... Claudia Ferguson]
186. "I Spy: So Long, Patrick Henry (#1.1)" (1965) TV Episode [Actress .... Princess Amara]
187. "Slattery's People: Question: Who You Taking to the Main Event, Eddie? (#1.22)" (1965) TV Episode [Actress .... Sarah Brookman]
188. "East Side/West Side: Here Today (#1.26)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
189. "East Side/West Side: The Givers (#1.25)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
190. "East Side/West Side: Nothing But the Half Truth (#1.24)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
191. "East Side/West Side: The Name of the Game (#1.23)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
192. "East Side/West Side: Take Sides with the Sun (#1.22)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
193. "East Side/West Side: The Passion of the Nickel Player (#1.21)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
194. "East Side/West Side: If Your Grandmother Had Wheels (#1.20)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
195. "East Side/West Side: The Street (#1.19)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
196. "East Side/West Side: Don't Grow Old (#1.18)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
197. "East Side/West Side: It's War, Man (#1.17)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
198. "East Side/West Side: One Drink at a Time (#1.16)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
199. "East Side/West Side: The Beatnik and the Politician (#1.15)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
200. "East Side/West Side: The $5.98 Dress (#1.14)" (1964) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
201. "East Side/West Side: Creeps Live Here (#1.13)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
202. "East Side/West Side: My Child on Monday Morning (#1.12)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
203. "East Side/West Side: Where's Harry (#1.11)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
204. "East Side/West Side: No Hiding Place (#1.10)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
205. "East Side/West Side: Not Bad for Openers (#1.9)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
206. "East Side/West Side: Go Fight City Hall (#1.8)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
207. "East Side/West Side: Who Do You Kill? (#1.7)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
208. "East Side/West Side: No Wings at All (#1.6)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
209. "East Side/West Side: I Before E Except After C (#1.5)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
210. "East Side/West Side: Something for the Girls (#1.4)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
211. "East Side/West Side: You Can't Beat the System (#1.3)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
212. "East Side/West Side: Age of Consent (#1.2)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
213. "East Side/West Side: The Sinner (#1.1)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Jane Foster]
214. "Naked City: Howard Running Bear Is a Turtle (#4.27)" (1963) TV Episode [Actress .... Darlene Knox]
215. "The Doctors and the Nurses: Frieda (#1.11)" (1962) TV Episode [Actress .... Betty Ann Warner]
     ... aka "The Nurses: Frieda (#1.11)" - USA (original title)


216. The Last Angry Man (1959) [Actress .... Girl Left on Porch]
217. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) [Actress .... Jazz Club Bartender] (uncredited)
218. Carib Gold (1957) [Actress]


219. "Frontiers of Faith: The Bitter Cup" (????) TV Episode [Actress .... Tony]