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Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 08, 1952
Age73
BirthplaceTulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Alfre Woodard's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForCritically acclaimed performances in films such as 'Crooklyn,' '12 Years a Slave,' and 'Clemency,' television roles in 'St. Elsewhere,' 'Hill Street Blues,' and 'Desperate Housewives,' as well as her activism.

Intro

Alfre Woodard is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and activist known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater, as well as for her advocacy for social justice. She has received numerous accolades including Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

Early Life & Background

Alfre Woodard was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Bishop Kelley High School and later studied drama at Boston University, where she earned her BFA and began pursuing a professional acting career.

Career Highlights

  • Received four Primetime Emmy Awards from eighteen nominations
  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Cross Creek' (1983)
  • Won a Golden Globe Award for 'Miss Evers’ Boys'
  • Starred in critically acclaimed film 'Clemency' (2019)
  • Recognized for key roles in 'Crooklyn,' '12 Years a Slave,' 'St. Elsewhere,' 'Hill Street Blues,' and 'Desperate Housewives'

Trivia

  • Founded Artists for a New South Africa, a nonprofit organization
  • Named by The New York Times as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century
  • She has made regular appearances on annual lists of most influential African American women in entertainment

FAQs

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How old is Alfre Woodard?

Alfre Woodard is 73 years old.

When was Alfre Woodard born?

Alfre Woodard was born the 8 November 1952.

Where is Alfre Woodard from?

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 8th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Mayibuye uprising occurred on November 8, 1952, as part of the Defiance Campaign against apartheid in South Africa. This uprising was marked by protests and civil disobedience aimed at challenging the oppressive laws of the apartheid regime.
  • Day of the week: November 8th, 1952 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Lady Of Spain by Les Paul
  • Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfre_Woodard
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alfre-Woodard
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005569/