Ruby Dee gets Oscar nod for American Gangster

On January 23, 2008 by D. Bell

Ruby Dee Gets First Academy Award Nomination

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Veteran thesp Ruby Dee finally gets her kudos with an Oscar® nomination for best supporting actress as the unsuspecting mother (“Mama Lucas”) of Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) in “American Gangster.” The 83-year-old actress is the only black actor nominated this year. This accolade has been a long time coming. After a career that has spanned the stage, screen, television and nearly six decades, this is Dee’s first Academy Award nomination.

Source: Black Talent News

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2 Responses to “Ruby Dee gets Oscar nod for American Gangster”

  • Lillian Grant on January 23, 2008 4:49 pm

    The lovely Ruby Dee is a class act,she has paved the way for many african-american actors. I knew that she would be up for a nomination hen she portrayed the mother of Frank Lucus in the movie American Gangster. It will be bitter sweet because Ossie is not here to share this with her,however he is here in spirit.Ruby brought tears to my eyes when she slapped Lucas in the movie. I love her and pray that she will get this one for us.

  • Lillian Grant on January 23, 2008 4:42 pm

    The lovely Ruby Dee is a class act ,she has paved the way for many african americans actors. I knew that she would be up for a noination when she peotrayed the mother of Frank Lucas in the movie American Gangster. It will be bittersweet because Ossie is not here to share this with her,however he will be there in spirit. This lady made me cry when she slapped lucas in the movie. I love her and pray that she will get this one for all of the mothers that are raising sons.