Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

89 · Born: Jul 11, 1936

Personal Details

BornJul 11, 1936 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Parents
  • John Todd
  • Virena Skinner
Relatives
  • Johanna (Joan) Todd (Sibling)
  • Jan R. Damnavits (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Beverly Todd is a renowned actress who has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over four decades, she has demonstrated her versatility and talent on Broadway, the London stage, television, and film.

Todd's impressive list of accolades includes a People's Choice Award and four NAACP Image Award nominations. Her extensive filmography dates back to the 1970s, where she worked alongside her mentor Sidney Poitier in films such as The Lost Man, They Call Me Mr. Tibbs, and Brother John.

The 1980s saw Todd star alongside notable actors Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, and Morgan Freeman in films like Moving, Clara's Heart, and Lean on Me. Her television appearances are equally impressive, with notable roles in PBS's Six Characters in Search of an Author, Roots, Don't Look Back, and Lifetime's Taken From Me, opposite Taraji P. Henson.

Todd has also made guest appearances on popular television shows such as Six Feet Under, Criminal Minds, and Grey's Anatomy. Her most recent role is a recurring part on the second season of Queen Sugar.

In addition to her television work, Todd has appeared in several films, including Ava DuVernay's I Will Follow, Paul Haggis's Academy Award-winning Crash, and Rob Reiner's The Bucket List. Her upcoming projects include The Reason, opposite Louis Gossett, Jr., and Drive Me to Vegas and Mars, directed and written by Sidney J. Furie.

Throughout her illustrious career, Beverly Todd has consistently demonstrated her talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft.

Career

2021
A Dark Foe
A Dark Foe as Mildred
2020
The Reason
The Reason as Shirley
2019
Turnover
Turnover as Ruth
2010
2008
2007
The Bucket List
The Bucket List as Virginia Chambers
2005
Animal
Animal as Latreese
Crash
Crash as Graham's Mother
1995
The Surgeon
The Surgeon as Nurse Burns
1993
1989
Lean on Me
Lean on Me as Ms. Levias
1988
Clara's Heart
Clara's Heart as Dora Cambridge
Moving
Moving as Monica Pear
1987
Baby Boom
Baby Boom as Ann Bowen
Happy Hour
Happy Hour as Laura
1986
The Ladies Club
The Ladies Club as Georgiane
1984
1983
1982
Vice Squad
Vice Squad as Louise Williams
1980
1978
Having Babies III
Having Babies III as Kelly Williams
1971
Brother John
Brother John as Louisa MacGill
1969
The Lost Man
The Lost Man as Sally Carter
Some Kind of a Nut
Some Kind of a Nut as Policewoman