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Chandra Wilson

Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA

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BIO

Chandra Danette Wilson (born August 27, 1969) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the ABC television drama Grey's Anatomy since 2005, for which she has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series four times. She also played the character of Bailey on Private Practice and Station 19. She made her New York stage debut in 1991 and began to land guest spots on a variety of prime-time television shows. She made her first film appearance in the 1993 film Philadelphia.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2004
Performer

Dotty Moffett

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Dotty Moffett

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Gary Coleman (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
New Yorker

Flossie's Friend

Person of New York

Woman of Carnegie Hall

Lucy Schmeeler (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron "Mama" Morton [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer


Movies

Philadelphia
[ 1993 ] Chandra
Lone Star
[ 1996 ] Athena
Strangers with Candy
[ 2005 ] Inmate
A Single Woman
[ 2008 ] Coretta Scott King
Frankie & Alice
[ 2010 ] Maxine
Christmas Harmony
[ 2018 ] Karen

TV Shows

General Hospital
Sydney Val Jean, Dr. Francine Massey, Tina Estrada
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Miranda Bailey
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Rachel Sorannis, Nurse Jenkins
Station 19
Dr. Miranda Bailey

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Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Entertainment Community Fund Reflects on 2023; Over $14.8 Million Distributed to Film and Television Workers

Delve into the accomplishments and impact of the Entertainment Community Fund in 2023. Explore the initiatives, achievements, and contributions made by the fund throughout the year that have positively influenced the entertainment community.
Seth MacFarlane Partners With Entertainment Community Fund to Raise $10 Million for Industry Workers

Learn about Seth MacFarlane's partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund to raise $10 million in aid for all entertainment industry workers. Discover how this exclusive fundraising campaign aims to provide support and assistance to those working in the entertainment industry.
The Herb Alpert Foundation Donates $250,000 Matching Gift to the Entertainment Community Fund

The Entertainment Community Fund—formerly known as The Actors Fund—has received a generous $250,000 matching gift challenge donation from iconic trumpeter, A&M Records co-founder and philanthropist Herb Alpert, via the Herb Alpert Foundation.
Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Labor Day Special

Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.
Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.
STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.
Norm Lewis, Krysta Rodriguez, Patina Miller & More to Join 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS

Get all the details about the star-studded 9th Annual VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS event, including the latest lineup additions and information on the date and location. Don't miss out on this amazing event in support of foster kids.
VIDEO: Meghan Trainor & First USC Majorette Team Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

Meghan Trainor brings the fun on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” airing Tuesday, September 27. In a game of rapid-fire questions, Meghan shares her worst date ever and showcases her impersonation of Harry Styles in “Don’t Worry Darling.”  Then, the singer-songwriter teaches Jennifer the dance moves that make her popular on TikTok! Watch the videos now!
VIDEO: Leslie Jordan Talks THE MASKED SINGER Rumors on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

The “Call Me Kat” actor and Jennifer address the rumor that she’s on “The Masked Singer” and Leslie dishes to the host that he developed a crush on Joel McHale while serving as a panelist. Leslie then goes on to share his story of performing his non-PG show in front of First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters. Watch the new video sneak peek now!
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried & More Win 2022 Emmy Awards - See the Full List of Winners!

Kenan Thompson hosted the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards on September 12 on NBC. Notable winners included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Amanda Seyfried, Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus, Succession, and more. Check out the complete list of winners below!
VIDEO: Javier Muñoz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund on CBS MORNING

Actors Javier Muñoz and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and lyricist and composer Amanda Green joined CBS Mornings this week to spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund, the institution formerly known as The Actors Fund. 
The Actors Fund Changes Identity to the Entertainment Community Fund

The Actors Fund, the 140-year-old national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced at its Annual Gala yesterday that, effective immediately, they have changed their name to Entertainment Community Fund, in order to better reflect the broad scope of industry professionals they help.
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000

Stars in the House for Ukraine, an 11+ Hour telethon of the weekly streaming show, raised $139,000 for the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine. That total is inclusive of a generous matching donation by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which matched the first $50,000 worth of donations.
Ben Stiller, Christine Baranski, Kristen Bell, and Many More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE 10-Hour Telethon For Ukraine

More celebrity guests have been added to Stars in the House For Ukraine – the 10-hour telethon to raise money and awareness for those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, the show will air live on Saturday, March 26th from 12:00pm ET – 10:00pm ET.
Billy Porter, Tiler Peck & More to Perform at Rhimes Performing Arts Center Grand Opening

Debbie Allen in association with the Rhimes Family Foundation has announced the grand opening of the new Rhimes Performing Arts Center (RPAC) which will house the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) on Saturday, April 9 at 7pm. The evening will be presented by ABC Entertainment, ABC Signature and Netflix.
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!
ABC Orders New Season of GREY'S ANATOMY

ABC Entertainment has ordered season 19 of the iconic and longest-running primetime medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” starring Ellen Pompeo. In the upcoming season, the record-breaking Shondaland franchise will explore the ever-expanding world of modern medicine through the eyes of beloved returning and new characters
Audra Mcdonald, Elizabeth Stanley, Lauren Patten, and More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Tonight to Talk Omicron

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will be speaking tonight with CBS Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, as well as Michael Mina (Chief Science Officer at EMed) and Kim Prather, Ph.D., (Distinguished Chair in Atmospheric Chemistry, UC San Diego) about the new Omicron variant and what it means for Broadway and beyond on tonight's episode of 'Stars In The House' to benefit The Actors Fund.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chandra Wilson been in?

Chandra Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Chandra Wilson been in?

Chandra Wilson has not appeared in the West End.

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