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LaTanya Richardson is credited as a television actor, film actor and film director. Born on October 21, 1949, LaTanya Richardson is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States. That works out to 76 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Spelman College. Awards on record include honorary degree from Spelman College (2012).
My Take
LaTanya Richardson Jackson earns my respect as a genuine workhorse of the craft. An Atlanta native and Spelman graduate, she clawed her way up from off-Broadway to steady film and television roles, then expanded into directing out of pure creative curiosity. What I value is that she built her identity as an artist in her own right, sustaining a decades-long stage and screen career on talent rather than association. The honorary degree from her alma mater feels well deserved. She represents the kind of disciplined, dignified performer the industry quietly depends on, and I admire her staying power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- LaTanya Richardson
- Name (Japanese)
- ラターニャ・リチャードソン・ジャクソン
- Reading
- らたーにゃ・りちゃーどそん・じゃくそん
- Born
- October 21, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film director / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Spelman College
Awards & achievements
- 2012 honorary degree from Spelman College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTanya%20Richardson%20Jackson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q441634
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was LaTanya Richardson born?
Born October 21, 1949 (age 76).
Where is LaTanya Richardson from?
LaTanya Richardson is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
What does LaTanya Richardson do?
LaTanya Richardson works as television actor, film actor, film director, stage actor.
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