Quote of the day
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.
Beah Richards

Born: July 12, 1920
Died: September 14, 2000 (aged 80)
Bio: Beah Richards was an American actress of stage, screen and television. She was a poet, playwright and author. During her career, Richards was nominated for a Tony and an Academy Award, and received two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances on television.
Known for:
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
- Take a Giant Step (1959)
- Hurry Sundown (1967)
- Beloved (1998)
- In the Heat of the Night (1967)