Louise Tyson
American actress (1924–2021)
1924 — 2021
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress (1924–2021)
Born
December 19, 1924
Died
2021 (age ~97)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
stage actor, film actor, model
United StatesBorn in The BronxDied in New York City
1924
Born in The Bronx (1924-12-19)
1972
AwardNational Board of Review Award for Best Actress
1972
AwardNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
1972
AwardKansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
1974
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
1974
AwardAbout
Cecily Louise "Cicely" Tyson was an American actress. In a career spanning seven decades, she portrayed complex and strong-willed African American women. She received several awards including three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2015, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Academy Award in 2018.
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Who is Louise Tyson?+
Cecily Louise "Cicely" Tyson was an American actress. In a career spanning seven decades, she portrayed complex and strong-willed African American women. She received several awards including three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden G
What does the name Louise mean?+
The name Louise means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is of English origin.
When was Louise Tyson born?+
Louise Tyson was born on December 19, 1924.
When did Louise Tyson die?+
Louise Tyson died in 2021, at approximately 97 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
The name Louise is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Louise
Louise — December 19, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
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