Alfre Woodard

Born

November 8, 1952 (age 73)

Known as

actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor

Alfre LaWanda Jeen Woodard is an American actress and producer. Known for portraying strong-willed and dignified roles on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and two Grammy Awards. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her as one of "The 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century". She is a board member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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