Emory Richardson facts for kids
Emory Speer Richardson (born August 13, 1894 – died February 7, 1965) was an American actor. He appeared in many films and plays during his career. He was known for his strong performances on stage and screen.
Quick facts for kids
Emory Richardson
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Emory Speer Richardson
August 13, 1894 |
| Died | February 7, 1965 Sydenham Hospital, New York, US
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| Known for | Actor |
Emory Richardson was born in Marshallville, Georgia, in the United States. He was an African American actor.
He started his acting career in plays. In 1931, he had several roles in a play called The Green Pastures. Later, in 1946, he played a character named Lykon in the play Lysistrata. The famous actor Sidney Poitier was also in this play with him.
Emory Richardson passed away on February 7, 1965. He was 70 years old. He died in New York City after being sick for some time. He had a son named Edward Richardson.
Movies
This section lists some of the movies Emory Richardson acted in.
- Beware (film) (1946) as Dean Hargreaves
- Sepia Cinderella (1947) as Great Joseph
- Boarding House Blues (1948) as Simon
- The Philadelphia Story (1959 film) as Edward
- The Fugitive Kind (1960) as Uncle Pleasant, the Conjure Man
