Audra McDonald

Acting

Born: 1970-07-03
From: Berlin, Germany
Gender: Female
Popularity: 1

Also Known As

Audra Ann McDonald

Biography

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.

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Awards & Nominations13 won · 2 nominated

🏆 Won

Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT

2018
🏆 Won

National Medal of Arts

2015
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play

2014
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical

2012
🏆 Won

Drama League Award

2012
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical

2007
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play

2004
🏆 Won

Drama League Award

2000
Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical

2000
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical

1998
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play

1996
🏆 Won

Theatre World Award

1994
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical

1994
🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play

🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Acting87 titles

Production2 titles