About Emory Richardson
Lived 1894 – 1965 (aged 70). Emory Richardson was an actor, known for Actor.
Emory Speer Richardson (August 13, 1894 – February 7 1965) was an actor who appeared in American films. He was also in numerous theatrical productions.
Richardson was born in Marshallville, Georgia to Edward Sumner Richardson Sr. and Anna Wade Richardson.
He had several roles in the 1931 production The Green Pastures. He portrayed Lykon in the 1946 theatrical production Lysistrata. Sidney Poitier was also in the cast.
He died after a long illness on February 7, 1965, at Sydenham Hospital, New York City. He had a son named Edward Richardson.
Filmography Beware (1946) as Dean Hargreaves Sepia Cinderella (1947) as Great Joseph Boarding House Blues (1948) as Simon The Philadelphia Story as Edward
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Who was Emory Richardson?
African-American actor in American films
When was Emory Richardson born?
Emory Richardson was born on 13 August 1894 in Marshallville.
When did Emory Richardson die?
Emory Richardson died on 7 February 1965 in New York (state), Sydenham Hospital.
What was Emory Richardson's occupation?
Emory Richardson was an actor.
What was Emory Richardson known for?
Emory Richardson was known for Actor.
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