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 on January 20, 1944, is an American actress known for her role as Shug in 'The Color Purple' (1985), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.