Audra McDonald
Actor
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.
Filmography
Ricki and the Flash
as Maureen Brummel 2015
Respect
as Barbara Franklin 2021
Rampart
as Sarah 2011
The Object of My Affection
as Wedding Singer 1998
Rustin
as Ella Baker 2023
Annie
as Miss Grace Farrell 1999
Wit
as Susie Monahan 2001
Cradle Will Rock
as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer 1999
It Runs in the Family
as Sarah Langley 2003
Hello Again
as Sally 2017
Origin
as Miss Hale 2023
The Sound of Music Live!
as Mother Abbess 2013
Down Low
as Patty 2023
A Raisin in the Sun
as Ruth Younger 2008
Six by Sondheim
as Self 2013
The Best Thief in the World
as Ruth 2004