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Tyson was born in the Bronx, New York City, but soon relocated with her family to East Harlem. She was one of three children born to Fredericka (Huggins) Tyson, a domestic worker, and William Augustine Tyson, who worked as a carpenter and painter. Her parents were immigrants from Nevis in the West Indies.
Apr 15, 2024 · Cicely Tyson (born December 19, 1924, Harlem, New York, New York, U.S.—died January 28, 2021) was an American model and actress noted for her vivid portrayals of strong African American women. Tyson’s birth year is generally believed to be 1924, though some sources give 1933.
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Family: Spouse/Ex-: Miles Davis (m. 1981–88) siblings: Issac Tyson, Sandra Tyson. Born Country: United States. Actresses American Women. Height: 5'3" (160 cm ), 5'3" Females. Died on: January 28, 2021. place of death: New York City, New York, United States. Ancestry: Kittian and Nevisian American. City: New York City.
Apr 2, 2014 · Personal Life. Tyson married her first husband, Kenneth Franklin, in December 1942, and gave birth to a daughter, whom she addressed to the public as "Joan," in February 1943. Tyson left...
Cicely Tyson was born on December 18, 1924 in East Harlem, New York. Her parents emigrated from the Caribbean island of Nevis and worked hard to support Tyson and her two older siblings. Her father, William, worked as a carpenter and painter while her mother, Theodosia, was a domestic worker. Tyson helped, too.
Jan 29, 2021 · She Was 1of 3 Children. Growing up, Tyson shared in an interview with Elle magazine that she never wanted to be an actress. She said, “I never thought of being an actress because as children...
Cicely Tyson was born in Harlem, New York City, where she was raised by her devoutly religious parents, who had come from the Caribbean island of Nevis. Her mother Theodosia was a domestic worker and her her father William was a carpenter and painter.
