Born:  January 29, 1954, Kosciusko, Mississippi.

 

1985:  The Colour Purple  (Oscar Nomination:  Best Supporting Actress)

1986:  Native Son

1998:  Beloved

2006:  Charlotte’s Web

2007:  Bee Movie

2009:  The Princess and the Frog

2010:  Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote

2011:  Jesus Henry Christ

2013:  Lee Daniels’ The Butler

2014:  Selma

2017:  The Star

2018:  A Wrinkle In Time