Details
Alternate Names: Margaret Avery (I), Margaret Jo Avery, Margret Avery
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Something Evil (1972) as Irene
Most Important Roles: - The Color Purple (1985) as Shug Avery
- Magnum Force (1973) as Prostitute
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Annie Mae
- The Set Up (1995) as
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) as Mamma Jenkins
- The Return of Superfly (1990) as Francine
- Meet the Browns (2008) as Sarah Brown
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) as Toby Millman
- Hell Up In Harlem (1973) as Sister Jennifer
- Lord Help Us (2007) as Dorinda Thomas
Career Highlights: - The Color Purple (1985)
- Magnum Force (1973)
- Which Way Is Up? (1977)
- The Set Up (1995)
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
- The Return of Superfly (1990)
- Meet the Browns (2008)
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)
- Hell Up In Harlem (1973)
- Lord Help Us (2007)
Full Biography
Margaret Avery (born January 20, 1944) is an American actress and singer. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Shug in The Color Purple (1985).
Margaret Avery
