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Margaret Avery

Bio: Margaret Avery (born January 20, 1944) is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Shug in The Color Purple (1985)

Born: Thu, Jan 20 1944

Birthplace: Mangum, Oklahoma, USA

Margaret Avery is 81 years old

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Poster of The Nana Project

The Nana Project

Margaret Avery was 79 in The Nana Project as 'Gladys'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 2023

Poster of Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Margaret Avery was 78 in Is That Black Enough for You?!? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2022

Poster of We Are Gathered Here Today

We Are Gathered Here Today

Margaret Avery was 78 in We Are Gathered Here Today as 'Estelle Wyatt'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 2022

Poster of Block Party

Margaret Avery was 78 in Block Party as 'Janice Sommers'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 2022

Poster of Orpheus Star

Margaret Avery was 76 in Orpheus Star as 'Lizette Jean-Marie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 2020

Poster of Proud Mary

Margaret Avery was 73 in Proud Mary as 'Mina'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2018

Poster of Meet the Browns

Meet the Browns

Margaret Avery was 64 in Meet the Browns as 'Sarah Brown'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 2008

Poster of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Margaret Avery was 64 in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins as 'Mamma Jenkins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008

Poster of Exodus

Margaret Avery was 63 in Exodus as 'Robbed Tourist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2007

Poster of Lord Help Us

Margaret Avery was 63 in Lord Help Us as 'Dorinda Thomas'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2007

Poster of Waitin' to Live

Waitin' to Live

Margaret Avery was 62 in Waitin' to Live as 'Pearline Loggins'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2006

Poster of Second to Die

Margaret Avery was 58 in Second to Die as 'Insurance Agent'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2002

Poster of Love Kills

Margaret Avery was 55 in Love Kills as 'Moon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1999

Poster of White Man's Burden

White Man's Burden

Margaret Avery was 51 in White Man's Burden as 'Megan Thomas'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995

Poster of The Set Up

Margaret Avery was 51 in The Set Up

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1995

Poster of Night Trap

Margaret Avery was 49 in Night Trap as 'Miss Sadie'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1993

Poster of Lightning in a Bottle

Lightning in a Bottle

Margaret Avery was 48 in Lightning in a Bottle as 'Dr. Sierheed'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1993

Poster of The Return of Superfly

The Return of Superfly

Margaret Avery was 46 in The Return of Superfly as 'Francine'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1990

Poster of Heat Wave

Margaret Avery was 46 in Heat Wave as 'Roxie Turpin'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1990

Poster of Riverbend

Margaret Avery was 45 in Riverbend as 'Bell Coleman'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1989

Poster of Blueberry Hill

Margaret Avery was 44 in Blueberry Hill as 'Hattie Cale'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1988

Poster of The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Margaret Avery was 41 in The Color Purple as 'Shug Avery'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1985

Poster of For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers

For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers

Margaret Avery was 39 in For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers as 'Dottie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1983

Poster of The Lathe of Heaven

The Lathe of Heaven

Margaret Avery was 35 in The Lathe of Heaven as 'Heather LeLache'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1980

Poster of The Sky Is Gray

The Sky Is Gray

Margaret Avery was 35 in The Sky Is Gray as 'Rosemary'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Poster of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

Margaret Avery was 35 in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh as 'Toby Millman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1979

Poster of Which Way Is Up?

Which Way Is Up?

Margaret Avery was 33 in Which Way Is Up? as 'Annie Mae'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1977

Poster of Scott Joplin

Margaret Avery was 33 in Scott Joplin as 'Belle Joplin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1977

Poster of Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style

Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style

Margaret Avery was 32 in Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1976

Poster of Magnum Force

Margaret Avery was 29 in Magnum Force as 'Prostitute'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1973

Poster of Hell Up In Harlem

Hell Up In Harlem

Margaret Avery was 29 in Hell Up In Harlem as 'Sister Jennifer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973

Poster of An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

Margaret Avery was 29 in An Eye for an Eye as 'Nurse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1973

Poster of Terror at Red Wolf Inn

Terror at Red Wolf Inn

Margaret Avery was 28 in Terror at Red Wolf Inn as 'Edwina'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1972

Poster of Cool Breeze

Margaret Avery was 28 in Cool Breeze as 'Lark'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1972

Poster of Something Evil

Margaret Avery was 28 in Something Evil as 'Irene'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Man on the Inside

A Man on the Inside

Margaret Avery was 80+ in A Man on the Inside as 'Florance Joanne Whistbrook'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 2024

Poster of The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

Margaret Avery was 74+ in The Neighborhood as 'Aunt Desiray'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2018

Poster of Genius

Margaret Avery was 73+ in Genius as 'Delia Linsey King'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 2017

Poster of The Carmichael Show

The Carmichael Show

Margaret Avery was 71+ in The Carmichael Show as 'Janet'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 26 2015

Poster of The Librarians

Margaret Avery was 70+ in The Librarians as 'Eleanor Darnell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2014

Poster of Being Mary Jane

Being Mary Jane

Margaret Avery was 69+ in Being Mary Jane as 'Helen Patterson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 02 2013

Poster of Bones

Margaret Avery was 61+ in Bones as 'Ivy Gillespie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005

Poster of Grey's Anatomy

Margaret Avery was 61+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Lucille Reed'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005

Poster of Die Gang

Margaret Avery was 52+ in Die Gang as 'Glenda Otero'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1997

Poster of The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream

Margaret Avery was 48+ in The Jacksons: An American Dream as 'Martha Scruse'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1992

Poster of Snoops

Margaret Avery was 45+ in Snoops as 'Matilda'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989

Poster of MacGyver

Margaret Avery was 41+ in MacGyver as 'Regina Jeffries'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

Margaret Avery was 40+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Dixie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of The Cosby Show

Margaret Avery was 40+ in The Cosby Show as 'Leah'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

Poster of T. J. Hooker

Margaret Avery was 38+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Mrs. Daniels'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982

Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Margaret Avery was 30+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Ruth Van Galen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Poster of Kojak

Margaret Avery was 29+ in Kojak as 'Lula'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Poster of Ironside

Margaret Avery was 23+ in Ironside as 'Bartender'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967

Poster of Being Mary Jane

Being Mary Jane

Margaret Avery will be 81+ in Being Mary Jane as 'Helen Patterson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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