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Cicely Tyson

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Cicely Tyson Fast Facts:

Worked as a typist after high school.
Became one of the country's top black models in the late '50s, appearing on the cover of many black magazines as well as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
Appeared as Jane Foster in CBS's critically acclaimed East Side/West Side in 1963; it was the first drama series to feature a black woman in a recurring role.
Refused to appear in blaxploitation films despite their popularity in the '70s.
Co-founder of the renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Had an East Orange, N.J., performing and fine arts school named in her honor in 1995.

Cicely Tyson Relationships:
Miles Davis - Ex-husband
Theodosia Tyson - Mother
William Tyson - Father
Cicely Tyson Awards:
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1972 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Actress of the Year - Special - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series - Nominee
1973 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Actress of the Year in a Special - Winner
1974 Emmy: Best Lead Actress in Drama - Winner
College:
Attended New York University, New York, NY