Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Born 1970-07-03 (age 55) Berlin, Germany
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Biography

Audra Ann McDonald is an American actress and singer. Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, she has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win in all four acting categories. She has performed in musicals, operas, and dramas such as A Moon for the Misbegotten, 110 in the Shade, Carousel, Ragtime, Master Class, and Porgy and Bess. In addition to her six Tony Awards, she has received numerous accolades including two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2016 from President Barack Obama and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2017.

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Known For

Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast

2017

as Madame Garderobe

Annie
Annie

1999

as Miss Grace Farrell

Wit
Wit

2001

as Susie Monahan

Origin
Origin

2023

as Miss Hale

Respect
Respect

2021

as Barbara Franklin

Ricki and the Flash
Ricki and the Flash

2015

as Maureen Brummel

The Object of My Affection
The Object of My Affection

1998

as Wedding Singer

Rampart
Rampart

2011

as Sarah

Down Low
Down Low

2023

as Patty

Rustin
Rustin

2023

as Ella Baker

Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock

1999

as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer

Six by Sondheim
Six by Sondheim

2013

as Self

A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun

2008

as Ruth Younger

It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family

2003

as Sarah Langley

The Last Debate
The Last Debate

2000

as Barbara Manning

The Sound of Music Live!
The Sound of Music Live!

2013

as Mother Abbess

Hello Again
Hello Again

2017

as Sally

Every Act of Life
Every Act of Life

2018

as Self

The Ordained
The Ordained

2013

as Anthea