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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage Play:
King Hedley II. Drama. Written by
August Wilson. Waltz choreographed by Dianne McIntyre. Directed by Marion McClinton. Virginia Theatre: 1 May 2001- 1 Jul 2001 (72 performances + 24 previews that began on 10 Apr 2001). Cast:
Brian Stokes Mitchell (as "King"),
Leslie Uggams (as "Ruby"), Charles Brown (as "Elmore"),
Viola Davis (...
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Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography
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4 Interviews
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11 Articles
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7 Magazine Cover Photos
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Height:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
Parents:
Logan, Mary Alice
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Personal Quote:
[on television roles for women] I look at them sometimes and don't recognize them. They're watered-down femininity. Like when your mom told you to make sure when you sat down to keep your legs closed, or not mess up your hair, it's the famous saying: "The well-behaved woman seldom makes history". And it's very true. But in our lives we are bold, we are messy, we are psychotic at times, and then ...
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Trivia:
As of 2021, she is the most nominated black actress in Academy Awards' history, with 4 nominations. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in
Doubt (2008), Best Leading Actress in
The Help (2011), Best Supporting Actress in
Fences (2016) and Best Actress in
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020). She has won for
Fences (2016).
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