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Born
Tyson was born in East Harlem to West immigrant parents -
High school and work
Tyson graduated from high school and began working as a secretary for the American Red cross -
Modeling Career
Enrolled in Barbara Watson Modeling School -
Movie Career
Broke into the movie industry in the 1959 Harry Belfonte film "Odds Against Tomorrow" -
Release of her film
Release of her film, "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" -
Dance Theater of Harlem
Founding member -
"Sounder"
Returned to the screen in this drama -
"Sounder" Oscar Nomination
Oscar nomination for Martin Ritt's drama "Sounder" for best actress -
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Release of her television film. Emmy Award for Best Actress. -
The Marva Collins Story
Release of television film where she is nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award -
Marries jazz musician Miles Davis
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"Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All"
Wins a Primetime Emmy Award -
Receives 95th Spingarn Medal for the NAACP
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Tony Award for Best Actress
"The Trip to Bountiful" -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Television Hall of Fame
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Death