Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

81 · Born: Jan 20, 1944

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1944 Mangum, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Margaret Avery, a highly acclaimed and multifaceted American actress, born on January 20, 1944, embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of entertainment, destined to leave an indelible mark on the industry.

Throughout her illustrious and storied career, Margaret Avery has consistently demonstrated her exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft, earning her a reputation as a masterful thespian.

One of the most notable and memorable highlights of her illustrious career is undoubtedly her Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her breathtaking and poignant portrayal of Shug in the critically acclaimed film, The Color Purple, released in 1985.

This outstanding performance, which garnered widespread critical acclaim and recognition, cemented Margaret Avery's status as a talented and respected actress, solidifying her place in the pantheon of Hollywood legends.

As a testament to her enduring impact on the entertainment industry, Margaret Avery continues to be celebrated and revered by audiences and critics alike, her remarkable career serving as a beacon of inspiration to aspiring artists and a shining example of the power of dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion.

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Career

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2023
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2022
Block Party
Block Party as Janice Sommers
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2021
The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood as Aunt Desiray
{"id":137377,"title":"Grand-Daddy Day Care","year":"2019","character":"Millie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grand-daddy-day-care","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4k0ajmujjnt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4k0ajmujjnt0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":116944,"title":"Proud Mary","year":"2018","character":"Mina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/proud-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sl7v1o0n2dg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sl7v1o0n2dg.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":144112,"title":"Holly Day","year":"2018","character":"Maddie Devereaux","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/holly-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_144112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_144112.jpg"},"released":1}
Holly Day
Holly Day as Maddie Devereaux
{"id":6639,"title":"The Carmichael Show","year":2017,"character":"Janet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-carmichael-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vjvck7h92gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vjvck7h92gg.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":1631,"title":"The Librarians","year":2017,"character":"Eleanor Darnell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-librarians","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/qajmgr350no0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/qajmgr350no0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Librarians
The Librarians as Eleanor Darnell
{"id":220,"title":"Being Mary Jane","year":2013,"character":"Helen Patterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/being-mary-jane","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4u2fjqi40le0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4u2fjqi40le0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Being Mary Jane
Being Mary Jane as Helen Patterson
{"id":2488,"title":"Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins","year":"2008","character":"Mamma Jenkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/welcome-home-roscoe-jenkins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3i6rbqub3o5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3i6rbqub3o5g.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":2489,"title":"Meet the Browns","year":"2008","character":"Sarah Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-the-browns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2489.jpg"},"released":1}
Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns as Sarah Brown
{"id":102467,"title":"Lord Help Us","year":"2007","character":"Dorinda Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lord-help-us","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102467.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Lord Help Us
Lord Help Us as Dorinda Thomas
{"id":41723,"title":"Exodus","year":"2007","character":"Robbed Tourist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exodus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_41723.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_41723.jpg"},"released":1}
Exodus
Exodus as Robbed Tourist
{"id":184158,"title":"Waitin' to Live","year":"2006","character":"Pearline Loggins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/waitin-to-live-2006","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184158.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184158.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Waitin' to Live
Waitin' to Live as Pearline Loggins
{"id":838,"title":"Bones","year":2005,"character":"Ivy Gillespie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bones","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3kj4g8fdlhag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3kj4g8fdlhag.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Bones
Bones as Ivy Gillespie
{"id":23648,"title":"Second to Die","year":"2002","character":"Insurance Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/second-to-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23648.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Second to Die
Second to Die as Insurance Agent
{"id":55302,"title":"Love Kills","year":"1999","character":"Moon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-kills","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55302.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":7852,"title":"White Man's Burden","year":"1995","character":"Megan Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/white-mans-burden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7852.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden as Megan Thomas
{"id":24340,"title":"The Set Up","year":"1995","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-set-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24340.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":30333,"title":"Night Trap","year":"1993","character":"Miss Sadie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-trap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30333.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30333.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Night Trap
Night Trap as Miss Sadie
{"id":158662,"title":"Lightning in a Bottle","year":"1993","character":"Dr. Sierheed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lightning-in-a-bottle-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158662.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8369,"title":"The Jacksons: An American Dream","year":1992,"character":"Martha Scruse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-jacksons-an-american-dream","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8369.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":60162,"title":"Heat Wave","year":"1990","character":"Roxie Turpin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heat-wave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60162.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60162.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Heat Wave
Heat Wave as Roxie Turpin
{"id":28536,"title":"The Return of Superfly","year":"1990","character":"Francine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-superfly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28536.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28536.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":80263,"title":"Riverbend","year":"1989","character":"Bell Coleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riverbend","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80263.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Riverbend
Riverbend as Bell Coleman
{"id":198069,"title":"Single Women Married Men","year":"1989","character":"Grace Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/single-women-married-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198069.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":158903,"title":"Blueberry Hill","year":"1988","character":"Hattie Cale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blueberry-hill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158903.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill as Hattie Cale
{"id":5924,"title":"The Color Purple","year":"1985","character":"Shug Avery","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-color-purple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77ttbt32d820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77ttbt32d820.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Color Purple
The Color Purple as Shug Avery
{"id":162638,"title":"American Playhouse","year":"1983","character":"Dottie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-playhouse-1983-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162638.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":80769,"title":"The Lathe of Heaven","year":"1980","character":"Heather LeLache","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lathe-of-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80769.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Lathe of Heaven
The Lathe of Heaven as Heather LeLache
{"id":80807,"title":"The Sky Is Gray","year":"1980","character":"Rosemary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sky-is-gray","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80807.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80807.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7253,"title":"The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh","year":"1979","character":"Toby Millman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fish-that-saved-pittsburgh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7253.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":18582,"title":"Which Way Is Up?","year":"1977","character":"Annie Mae","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/which-way-is-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18582.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18582.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up? as Annie Mae
{"id":81294,"title":"Scott Joplin","year":"1977","character":"Belle Joplin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scott-joplin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81294.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81294.jpg"},"released":1}
Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin as Belle Joplin
{"id":164258,"title":"Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style","year":"1976","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/louis-armstrong-chicago-style","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164258.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":24051,"title":"Hell Up in Harlem","year":"1973","character":"Sister Jennifer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hell-up-in-harlem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24051.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24051.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Hell Up in Harlem
Hell Up in Harlem as Sister Jennifer
{"id":6170,"title":"Magnum Force","year":"1973","character":"Prostitute","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/magnum-force","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2i5qudfbis70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2i5qudfbis70.jpg"},"released":1}
Magnum Force
Magnum Force as Prostitute
{"id":64754,"title":"An Eye for an Eye","year":"1973","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-eye-for-an-eye-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64754.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86781,"title":"Terror at Red Wolf Inn","year":"1972","character":"Edwina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terror-at-red-wolf-inn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86781.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":86666,"title":"Something Evil","year":"1972","character":"Irene","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/something-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86666.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86666.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64792,"title":"Cool Breeze","year":"1972","character":"Lark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cool-breeze","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64792.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":207796,"title":"Is That Black Enough for You?!?","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/is-that-black-enough-for-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_207796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_207796.jpg"},"released":1}
2022