Audra McDonald
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Kennedy Center at 50
as Herself / Host
2021
It Runs in the Family
as Sarah Langley
2003
Cradle Will Rock
as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
1999
A Raisin in the Sun
as Ruth Younger
2008
Wit
as Susie Monahan
2001
Annie
as Miss Grace Farrell
1999
Rustin
as Ella Baker
2023
Rampart
as Sarah
2011
The Best Thief in the World
as Ruth
2004
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
as Self
2010
Seven Servants
1996
The Object of My Affection
as Wedding Singer
1998
The Sound of Music Live!
as Mother Abbess
2013
Origin
as Miss Hale
2023
Six by Sondheim
as Self
2013
Wonderful Town
as Eileen
2002
Whitney Houston in Focus
2023
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
as Beggar Woman
2014
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
as Jenny Smith
2007
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
as Self
2005
TV Appearances
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
2004
Kidnapped
2006
The Bedford Diaries
as Carla Bonatelle
2006
The View
as Self
1997
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Audrey Jackson
1999
Mister Sterling
as Jackie Brock
2003
The Colbert Report
2005
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Teresa Giardello
1993
The Bite
as Rachel
2021
The View
as Self - Guest
1997
Private Practice
as Naomi Bennett
2007
The Good Wife
as Liz Lawrence
2009