Career Timeline of LaTanya Richardson Jackson: Major Achievements and Milestones

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LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Discover the career path of LaTanya Richardson Jackson, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson is an American actress with a career spanning off-Broadway productions, television, and film. Early in her career, she was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, from 1989 to 2013.

8 hours ago : LaTanya Richardson Jackson's Broadway Success and Tony Nomination Celebrated by Samuel L. Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, celebrated for her Broadway role in 'Purpose,' receives a Tony nomination. Samuel L. Jackson shows support. Angela Bassett and Spike Lee joined the celebration.

1989: Television Credit Under Birth Name

From 1989, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in television.

1989: Performance Credit

In 1989, LaTanya Richardson began receiving credit for her performances under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson.

1991: Film Credit Under Birth Name

From 1991, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in film.

1991: Appearance in Fried Green Tomatoes

In 1991, Richardson appeared in the film Fried Green Tomatoes.

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1992: Appearance in Juice with Samuel L. Jackson

In 1992, Richardson appeared in Juice with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.

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1992: Appearance in Malcolm X

In 1992, Richardson appeared in the film Malcolm X.

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1993: Appearance in Sleepless in Seattle

In 1993, Richardson appeared in the film Sleepless in Seattle.

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1994: Appearance in When a Man Loves a Woman

In 1994, Richardson appeared in the film When a Man Loves a Woman.

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1995: Appearance in Losing Isaiah with Samuel L. Jackson

In 1995, Richardson appeared in Losing Isaiah with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.

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1995: Appearance in Losing Isaiah

In 1995, Richardson appeared in the film Losing Isaiah.

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1996: Appearance in Lone Star

In 1996, Richardson appeared in the film Lone Star.

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1998: Appearance in U.S. Marshals

In 1998, Richardson appeared in the film U.S. Marshals.

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2001: Appearance in 100 Centre Street

From 2001, Richardson appeared in 100 Centre Street.

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2002: Appearance in 100 Centre Street

Until 2002, Richardson appeared in 100 Centre Street.

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2003: Appearance in The Fighting Temptations

In 2003, Richardson appeared in the film The Fighting Temptations.

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2006: Exception to Film Credit Name

In 2006, LaTanya Richardson was not credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in the film Freedomland. This was an exception.

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2006: Appearance in Freedomland with Samuel L. Jackson

In 2006, Richardson appeared in Freedomland with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.

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2009: Appearance in Mother and Child with Samuel L. Jackson

In 2009, Richardson appeared in Mother and Child with her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.

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2009: Broadway Debut

In 2009, Richardson made her Broadway debut in the revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone.

2009: End of Film Credit Under Birth Name

Until 2009, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in film.

2012: Exception to Television Credit Name

In 2012, LaTanya Richardson was not credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in an episode of Damages. This was an exception.

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2013: End of Performance Credit

In 2013, LaTanya Richardson stopped receiving credit for her performances under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson.

2013: End of Television Credit Under Birth Name

Until 2013, LaTanya Richardson was credited under her birth name, LaTanya Richardson, in television.

2014: Tony Award Nomination

In 2014, Richardson received a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her performance in A Raisin in the Sun.

2015: Appearance in Show Me a Hero

In 2015, Richardson appeared in Show Me a Hero.

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2016: Appearance in Luke Cage

From 2016, Richardson appeared in Luke Cage.

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2017: Regular Appearance on Grey's Anatomy

From 2017, Richardson made regular appearances as Maggie Pierce’s adoptive mother, Diane, on Grey's Anatomy.

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2017: Appearance in Rebel

In 2017, Richardson appeared in Rebel.

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2018: Appearance in To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway

In 2018, Richardson appeared in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway.

2018: Appearance in Luke Cage

Until 2018, Richardson appeared in Luke Cage.

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September 2022: Directorial Debut

In September 2022, Richardson made her directorial debut directing the Broadway revival of August Wilson's play The Piano Lesson at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

2023: Regular Appearance on Grey's Anatomy

Until 2023, Richardson made regular appearances as Maggie Pierce’s adoptive mother, Diane, on Grey's Anatomy.

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