Beatrice Winde

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.

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. 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. Living Legend Award from the National Black Theater - 1997

Filmography Film

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) — Lena The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) — Mrs. Jenkins The Gambler (1974) — Hospital Receptionist Mandingo (1975) — Lucy Sparkle (1976) — Mrs. Waters Oliver's Story (1978) — Waltereen Rich Kids (1979) — Corine Hide in Plain Sight (1980) — Unemployment Clerk From the Hip (1987) — 2nd Judge Stars and Bars (1988) — Alma-May The Ambulance (1990) — Head Nurse A Rage in Harlem (1991) — Clerk The Super (1991) — Leotha Malcolm X (1992) — Elderly Woman The Last Good Time (1994) — Nurse Westman It Could Happen to You (1994) — Judge Jefferson in Paris (1995) — Mary Hemings Dangerous Minds (1995) — Mary Benton Lone Star (1996) — Minnie Bledsoe She's the One (1996) — Older Woman Clover (1997) — Aunt Katie The Real Blonde (1997) — Wilma Simon Birch (1998) — Hilde Grove Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) — Mrs. Horton, Michael's Neighbor The Hurricane (1999) — Louise Cockersham

Television The Doctors (March 1980) - Lillian Foster American Playhouse; 1 episode (1982) — Tee Spenser: For Hire; 1 episode (1987) — Delia Johnson A Man Called Hawk; 1 episode (1989) — Mother Superior Law & Order; 4 episodes (1991-2001) — Jackson's grandmother / Corina Roberts / Sarah De Witt / Miss Perry (final appearance) The Cosby Show; 1 episode (1992) NYPD Blue; 1 episode (1995) — Gladys Denton The Sopranos; 1 episode (2000) — Funeral Guest