Audra McDonald
Born | July 3, 1970 |
Hometown | West Berlin |
Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
Spouse | Peter Donovan (m 2000 - 2009) , Will Swenson (m 2012 - present) |
Children | Zoe Madeline Donovan |
Parents | Stanley McDonald, Jr , Anna McDonald |
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series | Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill | Nominated |
2016 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill | Nominated |
2008 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | A Raisin in the Sun (2008 film) | Nominated |
2001 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Wit (film) | Nominated |
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- EntertainmentThe Independent
Tony Awards and TV special hope to be the jab Broadway needs
The Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes have all held their ceremonies during the pandemic
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Tony Awards: Broadway hopes to razzle-dazzle after shutdown
Broadway is in need of a boost these days so it has smartly called on one of its most beloved, award-winning stage veterans for help — Audra McDonald
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Tony Awards land hosts Leslie Odom Jr. and Audra McDonald
The long-delayed Tony Awards have landed two impressive master of ceremonies — Tony- and Grammy-winning singer and actor Leslie Odom Jr. will host a splashy TV special and the awards will be hosted by Tony-, Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Audra McDonald
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Jennifer Hudson shines as Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in new Respect trailer
The first trailer for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect has been released, with Jennifer Hudson stepping into the role as the legendary Queen of Soul.As well as footage from the movie, the teaser clip features Hudson showing off her incredible voice as she performs the title song on stage, which is often considered one of the great feminist anthems.
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The Shows Must Go On series: The Sound of Music Live to be streamed online for free
The Sound of Music starring Carrie Underwood as Maria will stream online this Friday.The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, which first aired live as a television special in 2013 on NBC, will be streamed on the YouTube channel, The Shows Must Go On.
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Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald wish Sondheim a happy birthday with rendition of The Ladies Who Lunch
Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald raised a glass to composer Stephen Sondheim, as they sang to celebrate his 90th birthday.The trio, donning dressing gowns and pouring themselves ample drinks (or swigging straight from the bottle), gave a memorable performance of The Ladies Who Lunch from Sondheim’s musical Company.
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Meryl Streep And Her Girlfriends Singing In Their Bathrobes While Sipping Cocktails Is A Monday Mood
The Oscar-winning actress was joined by Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald for a Sunday night sing-song.
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Mamma Mia stars Meryl Streep and Christine Baranski reunite for Sondheim birthday concert
Meryl Streep reunited with her Mamma Mia co-star Christine Baranski for a special performance to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday.A cast of musical theatre stars and fans virtually came together on Sunday night in belated birthday celebrations for the composer, who is best known for writing musicals such as Into The Woods and the lyrics for West Side Story.
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Frankie, Johnny and Terrence McNally: Audra McDonald on the classic romance
Frankie, Johnny and Terrence McNally: Audra McDonald on the classic romance. The revered US playwright, who died earlier this week, is remembered as a kind, wickedly funny friend by the actor who starred in three of his plays
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Broadway actress calls out audience member who photographed nude scene
Audra McDonald is starring opposite Michael Shannon in 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune', which opens with a graphic sex scene.
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