1975
The Wiz
She appeared in the original Broadway production.
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RASHĀD
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A life in theatre, television and film
From A Raisin in the Sun to The Beekeeper.
A stage career with a wide screen presence
Phylicia Rashād is an actor and stage director whose work spans Broadway, television and film. A graduate of Howard University, she built a career that includes musical theatre as well as dramatic roles.
In 2004, Rashād played Lena Younger in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun. Her performance won the Tony Award for best actress in a play, a milestone recognized by the Tony Awards organization.
Her screen work includes The Cosby Show and the action film The Beekeeper, in which she plays Eloise Parker. The latter is available in the FLM.RED catalogue.
Selected performances
2004
A Raisin in the Sun
She won a Tony Award for playing Lena Younger.
2024
The Beekeeper
She played Eloise Parker in the action film.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- Howard University — Phylicia Rashad
- Tony Awards — A Raisin in the Sun
- The HistoryMakers — biography
- Associated Press — The Beekeeper
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.