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Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
73 years (Nov 8, 1952)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
64 Movies
35 TV Shows

Alfre Woodard

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See
Paris
Desperate Housewives
Betty Applewhite
Marvel's Luke Cage
Mariah Dillard
Annabelle
Evelyn
Across five decades, Alfre Woodard has been one of American acting's most quietly commanding presences. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1952, she earned an Oscar nomination early for 'Cross Creek' (1983) and built a shelf of Emmys for television work from 'Hill Street Blues' to 'Miss Evers' Boys' (1997). Film highlights include 'Passion Fish' (1992), '12 Years a Slave' (2013) and her towering lead as a death-row warden in 'Clemency' (2019). Wider audiences know her as the ruthless Mariah in 'Luke Cage' (2016-2018) and the voice of Sarabi in 'The Lion King' (2019). Moral weight, delivered without raising her voice, is her gift.
Across five decades, Alfre Woodard has been one of American acting's most quietly commanding presences. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1952, she earned an Oscar nomination early for 'Cross Creek' (1983) and built a shelf of Emmys for television work from 'Hill Street Blues' to 'Miss Evers' Boys' (1997). Film highlights include 'Passion Fish' (1992), '12 Years a Slave' (2013) and her towering lead as a death-row warden in 'Clemency' (2019). Wider audiences know her as the ruthless Mariah in 'Luke Cage' (2016-2018) and the voice of Sarabi in 'The Lion King' (2019). Moral weight, delivered without raising her voice, is her gift.
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See
Paris
Desperate Housewives
Betty Applewhite
Marvel's Luke Cage
Mariah Dillard
Annabelle
Evelyn
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The Boroughs
Judy Daniels · 8 episodes
★ 7.3
2026–
TV
The Last Frontier
Jacqueline Bradford · 10 episodes
★ 7.2
2025–
TV
Salem's Lot
Dr. Cody
★ 6.0
2024
Film
Summer Camp
Mary
★ 5.4
2024
Film
Monsieur Spade
Virginia Dell · 1 episode
★ 6.2
2024–
TV
The Book of Clarence
Mother Mary
★ 5.9
2024
Film
Weathering
Mum
★ 4.9
2023
Film
Space Oddity
Dr. Olsen
★ 5.9
2023
Film
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Mimi (voice) · 40 episodes
★ 7.5
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alfre Woodard and where are they from?
Alfre Woodard is 73 years old, born on November 8, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Alfre Woodard?
Alfre Woodard is best known for roles in Captain America: Civil War, 12 Years a Slave, The Lion King.
How many movies has Alfre Woodard been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Alfre Woodard has appeared in 62 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was Alfre Woodard's first movie?
The career of Alfre Woodard began with Remember My Name (1978).
What is Alfre Woodard's most recent movie or series?
Alfre Woodard's most recent release is The Boroughs, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Alfre Woodard appeared in?
On television, Alfre Woodard has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, See, Desperate Housewives, True Blood.
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Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
1952-11-08 · Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Alfre Ette Woodard (born November 8, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and Grammy Award, 12 times for Emmy Awards (winning four), and has also won a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is known for her role in films such as Cross Creek, Miss Firecracker, Grand Canyon, Passion Fish, Primal Fear, Star Trek: First Contact, Miss Evers' Boys, K-PAX, Radio, Take the Lead and The Family That Preys.

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