Cicely Tyson: American Actress and Fashion Model

Cicely Tyson: American Actress and Fashion Model

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10th Grade - University

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Cicely Tyson, an American actress and fashion model born in Harlem, New York, had a career spanning over seven decades. She received numerous awards, including Emmy, Tony, and Peabody Awards. Despite initial family opposition, she pursued acting and became a celebrated artist. Tyson's personal life included a marriage to jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, which ended in 1991. She was credited with over 50 acting roles and never retired, leaving a lasting legacy in the arts. Tyson passed away on January 28, 2021, and is remembered for her incredible career.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Cecily Tyson born?

Los Angeles, California

Harlem, New York

Chicago, Illinois

Atlanta, Georgia

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which magazine discovered Cecily Tyson?

Time

Ebony

People

Vogue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Cecily Tyson's second husband?

Louis Armstrong

John Coltrane

Miles Davis

Franklin

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acting roles was Cecily Tyson credited with?

Over 60

Over 30

Over 40

Over 50

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Cecily Tyson pass away?

January 28, 2020

January 28, 2021

February 28, 2021

March 28, 2021