Beatrice Winde
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January 5, 1924
Beatrice Winde | |
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| Born | Beatrice Lucille Williams January 5, 1924 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 2004 (aged 79) New York City, U.S. |
| Years active | 1974–2001 |
| Spouse | Raymond Stough |
Beatrice Winde (born Beatrice Lucille Williams; January 5, 1924 – January 3, 2004) was an American actress. Her work as a character actor, and a singer, in theatrical, television, and film roles, spanned several decades.[1]
Winde was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the Chicago Music Conservatory as a voice student and continued her voice studies briefly at the Yale University School of Music and at Juilliard.[1]
Winde appeared on Broadway in the 1971 Melvin Van Peebles musical Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death, which won her the Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination.[2] Winde's screen appearances include Oliver's Story and Jefferson in Paris and television credits include The Sopranos and Law & Order.
She died of cancer on January 3, 2004, two days before her 80th birthday.[2]
Awards
- Audelco Award for Best Supporting Actress (A Lesson Before Dying, staged by the Signature Theater Company - 2001[3]
- Living Legend Award from the National Black Theater - 1997[2]
- Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Cameo Role (The Young Man from Atlanta, Goodman Theatre, Chicago) - 1997[4]
