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.