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Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 27, 1969
Age56
BirthplaceHouston, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Chandra Wilson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPortraying Dr. Miranda Bailey on 'Grey's Anatomy'

Intro

Chandra Wilson is an American actress and director, best known for her long-running role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the television medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy.'

Early Life & Background

Wilson began performing in musicals at the age of five and participated in Houston-area theater throughout her childhood. She attended Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and later graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Highlights

  • Cast as Dr. Miranda Bailey in 'Grey's Anatomy' in 2005, appearing in the main cast for over 15 seasons
  • Nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • Has also directed several episodes of 'Grey's Anatomy'
  • Appeared in films such as 'Philadelphia' (1993)
  • Stage credits include off-Broadway productions and regional theater

Trivia

  • Wilson is an advocate for raising awareness about cyclic vomiting syndrome, a condition that affects her daughter
  • She has received various awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Chandra Wilson?

Chandra Wilson is 56 years old.

When was Chandra Wilson born?

Chandra Wilson was born the 27 August 1969.

Where is Chandra Wilson from?

Houston, Texas, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 27th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Japanese comedy film 'It's Tough Being a Man' (original title: 'Otoko wa Tsurai yo') was released on August 27, 1969. Directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Kiyoshi Atsumi, it is the first entry in the long-running 'Tora-san' series.
  • Day of the week: August 27th, 1969 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra_Wilson
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935988/
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chandra-Wilson