AUDRA MCDONALD
Audra McDonald
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 3, 1970
Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany
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
Starring
2025·
The AuctionSarah
2023·
Down LowPatty
2023·
OriginMiss Hale
2023·
RustinElla Baker
2022·
The Gilded AgeDorothy Scott
2021·
The BiteRachel
2021·
Ohio State MurdersSuzanne
2021·
RespectBarbara Franklin
Herself / Host
Self
2020·
Central ParkAshley (voice)
2020·
Stars in the HouseSelf, Self - Special Guest
2020·
The Vote2020·
Song of Rapa NuiNarrator
Self - Host
Self - Host
2018·
Every Act of LifeSelf
Host
2017·
The Good FightLiz Reddick-Lawrence, Liz Reddick
2017·
Hello AgainSally
2017·
Beauty and the BeastMadame Garderobe
Self
Caroler
Lady Day
Self
Self
2015·
Ricki and the FlashMaureen Brummel
2014·
BoJack HorsemanMother Superior (voice)
Self
Beggar Woman
2013·
The OrdainedAnthea
2013·
Six by SondheimSelf
Mother Abbess
Self
2012·
Doc McStuffinsItty Bitty Bess (voice)
2011·
RampartSarah
Self
2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
2009·
The Good WifeLiz Lawrence
Self - Performer
2008·
A Raisin in the SunRuth Younger
2007·
Private PracticeNaomi Bennett
Jenny Smith
Self - Guest
2006·
The Bedford DiariesCarla Bonatelle
2006·
Kidnapped2005·
Iron Chef AmericaJudge
2005·
Grey's AnatomyDr. Naomi Bennett
2005·
The Colbert ReportSarah (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
2005·
PassionClara
2004·
The Tony Danza ShowSelf
Ruth
2003·
Mister SterlingSarah Langley
2002·
Wonderful TownEileen
2001·
WitSusie Monahan
2000·
The Last DebateBarbara Manning
Audrey Jackson
Self - Performer
Bessie in her 20s
1999·
AnnieMiss Grace Farrell
1999·
Cradle Will RockBlitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
Wedding Singer
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest, Self
Self
1996·
Seven ServantsClara
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf