Audra McDonald
Known for ActingBorn 1970-07-03Berlin, Germany
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.
Known for
Beauty and the Beast
2017 · as Madame Garderobe
Down Low
2023 · as Patty
Origin
2023 · as Miss Hale
Annie
1999 · as Miss Grace Farrell
Rampart
2011 · as Sarah
Rustin
2023 · as Ella Baker
Wit
2001 · as Susie Monahan
Respect
2021 · as Barbara Franklin
Cradle Will Rock
1999 · as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
Ricki and the Flash
2015 · as Maureen Brummel
Six by Sondheim
2013 · as Self
The Object of My Affection
1998 · as Wedding Singer
The Auction
2027 · as Rita White
Marie Christine
1999 · as Marie Christine L'Adrese
Every Act of Life
2018 · as Self
Broadway: The Next Generation
as Self
A Raisin in the Sun
2008 · as Ruth Younger
The Ordained
2013 · as Anthea