Margaret Avery
American actress (1944–)
Margaret Avery is an American actress. She began her career appearing on stage and later had starring roles in films including Cool Breeze (1972), Which Way Is Up? (1977), Scott Joplin (1977) which earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination, and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979). She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Shug Avery in the period drama film The Color Purple (1985).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1977) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Scott Joplin | Pyramid | 16mm | sound | ||
| 1977 | Which Way Is Up | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 16mm | sound |