Audra McDonald

Acting

Audra McDonald

Born 3 July 1970 · Berlin, Germany · 56

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

Highlights

Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Dr. Naomi Bennett
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Mother Superior (voice)
Beauty and the Beast2017 · Film · Madame Garderobe
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Audrey Jackson
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Liz Lawrence
Private Practice2007 · Series · Naomi Bennett

Filmography

Movies

40 films

Audra McDonald: I Am What I Am2026 · Film · Performer
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium2024 · Film
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert2024 · Film · Sarah
Origin2023 · Film · Miss Hale
Whitney Houston in Focus2023 · Film
Rustin2023 · Film · Ella Baker
Down Low2023 · Film · Patty
Respect2021 · Film · Barbara Franklin
Ohio State Murders2021 · Film · Suzanne
An Evening With Audra McDonald2020 · Film
In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies2020 · Film · Soloist
Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald2020 · Film
Hello Again2017 · Film · Sally
Beauty and the Beast2017 · Film · Madame Garderobe
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas2016 · Film · Caroler
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill2016 · Film · Lady Day
Ricki and the Flash2015 · Film · Maureen Brummel
The Sound of Music Live!2013 · Film · Mother Abbess
The Ordained2013 · Film · Anthea
Audra McDonald: Go Back Home2013 · Film
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch2012 · Film
Rampart2011 · Film · Sarah
The Music Instinct: Science & Song2009 · Film
A Raisin in the Sun2008 · Film · Ruth Younger
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny2007 · Film · Jenny Smith
Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve2006 · Film
Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge2006 · Film
Passion2005 · Film · Clara
The Best Thief in the World2004 · Film · Ruth
It Runs in the Family2003 · Film · Sarah Langley
Wonderful Town2002 · Film · Eileen
Wit2001 · Film · Susie Monahan
The Last Debate2000 · Film · Barbara Manning
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London2000 · Film
Cradle Will Rock1999 · Film · Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
Annie1999 · Film · Miss Grace Farrell
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years1999 · Film · Bessie in her 20s
The Object of My Affection1998 · Film · Wedding Singer
Creating Ragtime1998 · Film · Sarah
Seven Servants1996 · Film

Filmography

Series

17 shows

The Gilded Age2022 · Series · Dorothy Scott
The Bite2021 · Series · Rachel
The Vote2020 · Series
Central Park2020 · Series · Ashley (voice)
The Good Fight2017 · Series · Liz Reddick
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Mother Superior (voice)
Doc McStuffins2012 · Series · Itty Bitty Bess (voice)
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Liz Lawrence
Private Practice2007 · Series · Naomi Bennett
Kidnapped2006 · Series
The Bedford Diaries2006 · Series · Carla Bonatelle
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Dr. Naomi Bennett
Iron Chef America2005 · Series · Judge
Mister Sterling2003 · Series · Jackie Brock
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Audrey Jackson
Homicide: Life on the Street1993 · Series · Teresa Giardello
Live from Lincoln Center1976 · Series · Clara