Ariana DeBose
Oscar winner · Actress
35 years (Jan 25, 1991)North Carolina, USA
Known for
American actress born in North Carolina in 1991 who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as Anita in Steven Spielberg West Side Story (2021), becoming the first openly queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar. Trained as a dancer, she was previously a Tony nominee for the original cast of Broadway Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. On screen she has since led Disney Wish (2023) as the voice of Asha and appeared in Argylle (2024). Her viral rap at the 2023 BAFTAs turned her into a running online joke that she rode with self-aware ease.
Ariana DeBose
Oscar winner · Actress
Known for
American actress born in North Carolina in 1991 who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as Anita in Steven Spielberg West Side Story (2021), becoming the first openly queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar. Trained as a dancer, she was previously a Tony nominee for the original cast of Broadway Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. On screen she has since led Disney Wish (2023) as the voice of Asha and appeared in Argylle (2024). Her viral rap at the 2023 BAFTAs turned her into a running online joke that she rode with self-aware ease.
Movies: 13 titles
Plays Calypso Ezili
Kraven the Hunter
2024
Plays Asha (voice)
Wish
2023
Plays Anita
West Side Story
2021
Plays Keira
Argylle
2024
Plays Rose Carlisle
Love Hurts
2025
Plays Asha (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Plays Ensemble
Hamilton
2025
Producer
Plays Denise
Tow
2026
Plays Dr. Kira Foster
I.S.S.
2024
Plays Alyssa Greene
The Prom
2020
Plays Chef
House of Spoils
2024
Plays Daphne
Seaside
2018
Plays Ensemble
Company
2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ariana DeBose and where are they from?
Ariana DeBose is 35 years old, born on January 25, 1991 in North Carolina, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ariana DeBose?
Ariana DeBose is best known for roles in Kraven the Hunter, Argylle, West Side Story.
How many movies has Ariana DeBose been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Ariana DeBose has appeared in 13 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Ariana DeBose's first movie?
The career of Ariana DeBose began with Company (2011).
What is Ariana DeBose's most recent movie or series?
Ariana DeBose's most recent release is Tow, which premiered on March 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Ariana DeBose appeared in?
On television, Ariana DeBose has appeared in Westworld, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Ariana DeBose
1991-01-25 · North Carolina, USA
Ariana DeBose (born January 25, 1991) is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2022, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.