Lorraine Toussaint - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 04, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Lorraine Toussaint's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Her role as Vee in 'Orange Is the New Black', and lead roles in 'Any Day Now' and 'Saving Grace'. |
Intro
Lorraine Toussaint is a Trinidadian-American actress and producer best known for her roles in television series such as 'Orange Is the New Black', 'Any Day Now', and 'Saving Grace'. Known for her powerful screen presence and versatility, she has received critical acclaim for her performances across film, television, and stage.
Early Life & Background
Lorraine Toussaint was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to Brooklyn, New York, with her mother at the age of ten. She attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and later graduated from the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City.
Career Highlights
- Played Yvonne 'Vee' Parker in 'Orange Is the New Black' (2014)
- Starred as Rene Jackson in 'Any Day Now' (1998–2002)
- Appeared in 'Saving Grace' (2007–2010) as Capt. Kate Perry
- Acted in movies such as 'Selma' (2014), 'Hudson Hawk' (1991), and 'Middle of Nowhere' (2012)
- Received a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for 'Orange Is the New Black'
Trivia
- She graduated from Juilliard alongside other notable actors such as Megan Gallagher and Penny Johnson.
- Toussaint has advocated for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
- She has performed in both Shakespearean and contemporary theater productions.
FAQs
People also ask
Lorraine Toussaint is 65 years old.
Lorraine Toussaint was born the 4 April 1960.
Trinidad and Tobago.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 4th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 4, 1960, the Mali Federation, comprising Senegal and French Sudan, declared its independence from France. This led to the formation of the independent nations of Mali and Senegal.
- Day of the week: April 4th, 1960 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith
- #1 UK song: My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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