Beatrice Winde
Beatrice Winde was an American actress. Her work as a character actor, and a singer, in theatrical, television, and film roles, spanned several decades.
Life and career
Winde was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the Chicago Music Conservatory as a voice student and continued her voice studies briefly at the Yale University School of Music and at Juilliard.
Winde appeared on Broadway in the 1971 Melvin Van Peebles musical Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death, which won her the Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination. Winde's screen appearances include Oliver's Story and Jefferson in Paris and television credits include The Sopranos and Law & Order.
She died of cancer on January 3, 2004, two days before her 80th birthday.
Awards
Filmography
Film
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman — LenaThe Taking of Pelham One Two Three — Mrs. JenkinsThe Gambler — Hospital ReceptionistMandingo — LucySparkle — Mrs. WatersOliver's Story — WaltereenRich Kids — Corine Hide in Plain Sight — Unemployment ClerkFrom the Hip — 2nd JudgeStars and Bars — Alma-MayThe Ambulance — Head NurseA Rage in Harlem — ClerkThe Super — LeothaMalcolm X — Elderly WomanThe Last Good Time — Nurse WestmanIt Could Happen to You — JudgeJefferson in Paris — Mary HemingsDangerous Minds — Mary BentonLone Star — Minnie BledsoeShe's the One — Older WomanClover — Aunt KatieThe Real Blonde — WilmaSimon Birch — Hilde GroveMickey Blue Eyes — Mrs. Horton, Michael's NeighborThe Hurricane — Louise Cockersham
Television
The Doctors - Lillian FosterAmerican Playhouse; 1 episode — TeeSpenser: For Hire; 1 episode — Delia JohnsonA Man Called Hawk; 1 episode — Mother SuperiorLaw & Order; 4 episodes — Jackson's grandmother / Corina Roberts / Sarah De Witt / Miss Perry The Cosby Show; 1 episode NYPD Blue; 1 episode — Gladys DentonThe Sopranos; 1 episode — Funeral Guest