Tyson, Cicely
Overview
| Works: | 307 works in 997 publications in 4 languages and 40,387 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television adaptations History Made-for-TV movies Comedy films Biographical television programs Historical television programs Juvenile works Children's films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Speaker, Other, Author, Host, Interviewee |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Cicely Tyson
- New women in entertainment by Kathleen Bowman( Book )
- Contemporary Black biography, profiles from the international Black community by Gale (Firm)( )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community by Michael L LaBlanc( )
- Cicely Tyson( )
- The 2015 Kennedy Center Honors recipients : Carole King, George Lucas, Rita Moreno, Seiji Ozawa, Cicely Tyson( Book )
- The heart is a lonely hunter : Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Pressbook( Book )
- Contemporary black biography : profiles from the international black community( Book )
- A Hand is on the gate theater stills collection by Bert Andrews( Visual )
- The Body human: becoming a woman television stills collection( Visual )
- An evening with Cicely Tyson( Book )
- Tyson, Cicely( Book )
- Brown sugar television stills collection( Visual )
- A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich motion picture stills collection( Visual )
- George D. Cannon photograph collection by George Dows Cannon( Visual )
- Cicely Tyson collection of clippings.and press releases( )
- Seldom interviewed jazz innovator, Miles Davis, talks about his life in an interview with Bryant Gumbel by Miles Davis( Recording )
- A woman called Moses( Visual )
- Kennedy Center Honors( Visual )
- Great performances television stills collection( Visual )
- Cicely Tyson portrait collection( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Cicely Tyson
The Help by
Tate Taylor(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1960s Mississippi, Skeeter, a southern society girl, returns from college determined to become a writer but turns her friends' lives and a small Mississippi town upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen, Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up, to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community
44 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1960s Mississippi, Skeeter, a southern society girl, returns from college determined to become a writer but turns her friends' lives and a small Mississippi town upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen, Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up, to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community
Because of Winn-Dixie by
Kate DiCamillo(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and French and held by 2,724 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The heartwarming 'tail' of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them works magic on her reserved dad and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer
41 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and French and held by 2,724 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The heartwarming 'tail' of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them works magic on her reserved dad and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer
Roots by
John Erman(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in English and held by 2,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow
55 editions published between 1977 and 2018 in English and held by 2,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow
Fried green tomatoes by
Jon Avnet(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chance encounter in a nursing home between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian leads to an unexpected friendship. The story told of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago inspires the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results
35 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chance encounter in a nursing home between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian leads to an unexpected friendship. The story told of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago inspires the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results
The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by
Ernest J Gaines(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1973 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of blacks in the South as seen through the eyes of a 110-year-old former slave. Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines
55 editions published between 1973 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of blacks in the South as seen through the eyes of a 110-year-old former slave. Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines
Sounder by
William H Armstrong(
Visual
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48 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a black sharecropper family living in Louisiana during the Depression. The father steals food for his family and is sent to prison. While he is in jail the mother provides love, security and strength at home. The oldest son bravely becomes the man of the house until his father returns home
48 editions published between 1972 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a black sharecropper family living in Louisiana during the Depression. The father steals food for his family and is sent to prison. While he is in jail the mother provides love, security and strength at home. The oldest son bravely becomes the man of the house until his father returns home
Alex Cross(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the young homicide detective/psychologist as he meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller
20 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the young homicide detective/psychologist as he meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller
The Rosa Parks story by
Julie Dash(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in English and held by 1,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatic biography of Rosa McCauley Parks, who in 1955 created the spark that began the modern Civil Rights Movement
17 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in English and held by 1,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dramatic biography of Rosa McCauley Parks, who in 1955 created the spark that began the modern Civil Rights Movement
Diary of a mad black woman by
Darren Grant(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and held by 1,338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Helen and Charles McCarter had everything: fine home, beautiful clothes, and success. In public, they were the perfect match. But behind the scenes was another matter. On what should have been the end of the happiest day of their lives, Charles (Harris) evicts Helen (Elise), his wife of 18 years, out of their house in the presence of his mistress. Helen then goes from meek and mild to mad, starts a diary and a new life
7 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and held by 1,338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Helen and Charles McCarter had everything: fine home, beautiful clothes, and success. In public, they were the perfect match. But behind the scenes was another matter. On what should have been the end of the happiest day of their lives, Charles (Harris) evicts Helen (Elise), his wife of 18 years, out of their house in the presence of his mistress. Helen then goes from meek and mild to mad, starts a diary and a new life
A lesson before dying by
Ernest J Gaines(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 1,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A frustrated teacher in a southern town, whose education is being underutilized, finds his own purpose in helping bring meaning to the last days of a young man due to be executed. In teaching one person to die with dignity, he redeems himself
16 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 1,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A frustrated teacher in a southern town, whose education is being underutilized, finds his own purpose in helping bring meaning to the last days of a young man due to be executed. In teaching one person to die with dignity, he redeems himself
Last flag flying(
Visual
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16 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bury his son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War
16 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bury his son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War
Maya Angelou, and still I rise(
Visual
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8 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the life and legacy of African American poet, memoirist, and civil rights worker Maya Angelou, from her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to the recitation of her inaugural poem for President Bill Clinton. Includes Angelou's own words woven together with archival photographs and videos as well as interviews with Angelou's friends and family
8 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the life and legacy of African American poet, memoirist, and civil rights worker Maya Angelou, from her upbringing in the Depression-era South to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to the recitation of her inaugural poem for President Bill Clinton. Includes Angelou's own words woven together with archival photographs and videos as well as interviews with Angelou's friends and family
Tyler Perry's Why did I get married too? by
Tyler Perry(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gathered together in the Bahamas for their annual one-week reunion, four close couples eagerly reconnect, sharing news about their lives and relationships. But their intimate week in paradise is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Sheila's ex-husband, Mike, who hopes to break up her new marriage with Troy and win her back. With their relationships hanging in the balance when they return home, each couple must choose between blame and forgiveness
6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gathered together in the Bahamas for their annual one-week reunion, four close couples eagerly reconnect, sharing news about their lives and relationships. But their intimate week in paradise is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Sheila's ex-husband, Mike, who hopes to break up her new marriage with Troy and win her back. With their relationships hanging in the balance when they return home, each couple must choose between blame and forgiveness
The heart is a lonely hunter by
Robert Ellis Miller(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When deaf-mute John Singer moves to a sleepy Southern town to be near his hospitalized friend, a brain-damaged man-child, Singer's silent kindness draws to him others broken in body and spirit
11 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When deaf-mute John Singer moves to a sleepy Southern town to be near his hospitalized friend, a brain-damaged man-child, Singer's silent kindness draws to him others broken in body and spirit
A woman called Moses(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1978 and 2001 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of Harriet Ross Tubman, founder of the Underground Railroad, who led hundreds of slaves to freedom in the North before the Civil War
9 editions published between 1978 and 2001 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of Harriet Ross Tubman, founder of the Underground Railroad, who led hundreds of slaves to freedom in the North before the Civil War
Tyler Perry's Madea's family reunion : the movie(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In addition to being saddled with an unruly foster teen, Madea has two troubled nieces to deal with. Lisa is engaged to an abusive and controlling investment banker and Vanessa is finding it difficult to open herself to the affection of a bus driver/artist Frankie because of childhood abuse. Wreaking havoc on both of the girls's lives is their mother Victoria
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In addition to being saddled with an unruly foster teen, Madea has two troubled nieces to deal with. Lisa is engaged to an abusive and controlling investment banker and Vanessa is finding it difficult to open herself to the affection of a bus driver/artist Frankie because of childhood abuse. Wreaking havoc on both of the girls's lives is their mother Victoria
The women of Brewster Place by Joyce Baucom(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mattie Michael, whose life has been plagued by misfortunes, is alone in a ghetto tenement on Brewster Place. She gradually unites the other tenement women to help them struggle for a new life
14 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mattie Michael, whose life has been plagued by misfortunes, is alone in a ghetto tenement on Brewster Place. She gradually unites the other tenement women to help them struggle for a new life
Roots(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
6 editions published between 1977 and 2011 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era
Horton Foote's The trip to Bountiful(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house and begs her son to take her on a visit to her hometown of Bountiful. When he refuses, Mrs. Watts is undeterred and makes an escape to the local bus station, where she befriends Thelma, a young woman traveling home
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Carrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house and begs her son to take her on a visit to her hometown of Bountiful. When he refuses, Mrs. Watts is undeterred and makes an escape to the local bus station, where she befriends Thelma, a young woman traveling home
Idlewild by
Bryan Barber(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Prohibition-era American South, speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend not only with gangsters who have their eyes on the club, but also his piano player and partner Percival. Percival, meanwhile, must choose between his love for Angel and his obligations to his father
2 editions published between 2006 and 2015 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Prohibition-era American South, speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend not only with gangsters who have their eyes on the club, but also his piano player and partner Percival. Percival, meanwhile, must choose between his love for Angel and his obligations to his father
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- Robb, AnnaSophia 1993- Actor
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Adventure and adventurers African American families African American men African American psychologists African Americans African Americans--Civil rights African American women African American women household employees Alabama--Montgomery City and town life Civil rights movements Civil rights workers Cross, Alex--(Fictitious character) Death row inmates Depressions Divorced women Dogs Families Friendship Gaines, Ernest J., Georgia--Atlanta Haley, Alex Haley family Homicide investigation Housekeepers Jackson family Kinte family Louisiana Man-woman relationships Mississippi Mississippi--Jackson Moore family Older women Parks, Rosa, Patterson, James, Police Poverty Race relations Segregation in transportation Serial murderers Slavery Sons--Death Southern States Stockett, Kathryn Travel with dogs United States Veterans War casualties Women Women--Social conditions
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Cicely Tyson actrice américaine
Cicely Tyson actriu estatunidenca
Cicely Tyson actriz estadounidense
Cicely Tyson aktorka amerykańska
Cicely Tyson americká herečka
Cicely Tyson Amerikaans actrice
Cicely Tyson amerikansk skådespelare
Cicely Tyson amerikansk skodespelar
Cicely Tyson amerikansk skuespiller
Cicely Tyson attrice statunitense
Cicely Tyson dramatan Lamerikänik
Cicely Tyson Skuespillerinne fra USA
Cicely Tyson US-amerikanische Schauspielerin, ehemaliges Fotomodel
Cicely Tyson Usana aktoro
Cicely Tyson usona aktoro
Cicely Tyson yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
Siseli Tajson
Σίσελι Τάισον
Сисели Тајсон
Сисъли Тайсън
Тайсон, Сисели
סיסלי טייסון
סיסלי טייסון שחקנית אמריקאית
سسلی ٹائسن
سيسلي تايسون ممثلة أمريكية
سیسیلی تایسون
سیسیلی تایسون بازیگر آمریکایی
사이슬리 타이슨
シシリー・タイソン
西西莉·泰森
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