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Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA

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BIO

Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original (1981) Broadway production of Dreamgirls, the long-suffering Gloria Matthews in the film Waiting to Exhale (1995), and her recurring role as Adele Webber on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2011.

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STAGE CREDITS

Pal Joey Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2023
Lucille Wallace
Purlie
[Regional (US)]
West Coast Revival, 2005
Missy Judson
East Texas Hot Links
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Charlesetta
The Colored Museum
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Model/La Wanda/Lady in Plaid/LaLa
Big Deal
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Lilly
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Lorrell Robinson [Replacement]
Lorrell Robinson
Lorrell Robinson [Replacement]
Lorrell Robinson
Comin' Uptown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Mary (Younger)
Young Mary
A Broadway Musical
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1978
Ensemble
Smoke & Fire Back-Up Singer
Theatre Party Associate
Smoke & Fire Back-Up Singers
A Broadway Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
Stan's Lady
Ensemble
Stan's Lady/ Ensemble
Hair
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1977
Member of the Tribe

Movies

Sticky Fingers
[ 1988 ] Diane
Little Nikita
[ 1988 ] Verna McLaughlin
Stanley & Iris
[ 1990 ] Bertha
Caged Fear
[ 1991 ] Judy
Livin' Large!
[ 1991 ] Nadine Biggs
Class Act
[ 1992 ] Blade's Mom
Amos & Andrew
[ 1993 ] Ula
The Hard Truth
[ 1994 ] NicholsSecretary
Waiting to Exhale
[ 1995 ] Gloria
The Preacher's Wife
[ 1996 ] Beverly
The Price of Kissing
[ 1997 ] Jackee
Lover Girl
[ 1997 ] Leticia /Coco
Hoodlum
[ 1997 ] Pigfoot Mary
Operation Splitsville
[ 1998 ] Principal
Urban Legend
[ 1998 ] Reese Wilson
Love Kills
[ 1998 ] Sylvia Finkelstein
Down in the Delta
[ 1998 ] Zenia
Funny Valentines
[ 1999 ] Dearie B.
The Breaks
[ 1999 ] Floria
Lillie
[ 1999 ] Michelle
What Women Want
[ 2000 ] Flo the Doorwoman
Punks
[ 2000 ] Health Counselor
Urban Legends: Final Cut
[ 2000 ] Reese
I Am Sam
[ 2001 ] Margaret Calgrove
Kingdom Come
[ 2001 ] Marguerite Slocumb
Baby of the Family
[ 2002 ] Delores
Woman Thou Art Loosed
[ 2004 ] Csey Jordan
Crash
[ 2004 ] Shaniqua
King's Ransom
[ 2005 ] Miss Gladys
Dirty Laundry
[ 2006 ] Evelyn
Dreamgirls
[ 2006 ] Jazz Singer
Cougar Club
[ 2007 ] Dolly
This Christmas
[ 2007 ] Ma Dere Whitfield
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
[ 2008 ] Delta
First Sunday
[ 2008 ] Sister Doris
Spring Breakdown
[ 2009 ] Dr. Marguerite
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
[ 2009 ] Ms Roberts
Death at a Funeral
[ 2010 ] Cynthia
Lottery Ticket
[ 2010 ] Grandma
For Colored Girls
[ 2010 ] Juanita, Green
Jumping the Broom
[ 2011 ] Mrs. Taylor
Politics of Love
[ 2011 ] Shirlee Gupta
Madea's Big Happy Family
[ 2011 ] Shirley
In the Hive
[ 2012 ] Mrs. Inez
Khumba
[ 2013 ] Mama V
A Very Larry Christmas
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Claus
Welcome to Me
[ 2014 ] Barb Vaughn
The Sound and the Fury
[ 2014 ] Dilsey
Comeback Dad
[ 2014 ] Malinda
You're Not You
[ 2014 ] Marilyn
Back to School Mom
[ 2015 ] Meghan Graham
For the Love of Ruth
[ 2015 ] Naomi
Caged No More
[ 2016 ] Aggie
Grandma's House
[ 2016 ] Margie
Chapter & Verse
[ 2016 ] Miss Maddy
No Regrets
[ 2016 ] Ms Carey
Norm of the North
[ 2016 ] Tamecia
Naked
[ 2017 ] Carol
Another Shot
[ 2017 ] Mabel Marbury
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
[ 2018 ] Ms. Thomson
The Trap
[ 2019 ] Mama Jay
Always and Forever
[ 2020 ] Elda
Spell
[ 2020 ] Eloise
Queen Bees
[ 2021 ] Sally Hanson
The Starling
[ 2021 ] Velma
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
[ 2022 ] Irene
A Snowy Day in Oakland
[ 2022 ] Jeanette
Bull Street
[ 2022 ] Mrs. Big-Gal
Mack & Rita
[ 2022 ] Sharon
Lost & Found in Cleveland
[ 2024 ] Joy Morris
Rock the Boat 2
[ 2024 ]

TV Shows

A Different World
Stevie Rallen
Boston Legal
Judge Victoria Thomson, Annabelle Carruthers
Boston Public
Marla Hendricks
Doc McStuffins
Hallie
Eli Stone
Patti Dellacroix
Everybody Hates Chris
Maxine
Girlfriends
Judge Vashti Jackson
Grey's Anatomy
Adele Webber
P-Valley
Ernestine, Ernestine Sayles
Roc
Cynthia
Sirens
Hank's Mother
Supernatural
Missouri Moseley
The Carmichael Show
Cynthia Carmichael
The Client List
Georgia Cummings
The PJs
Muriel Stubbs
Wild Card
M. Pearl McGuire
Holidazed
Linda Lewin
Doctor Odyssey
Everybody Still Hates Chris
Tempted by Love: A Terry McMillan Presentation
Miss Mimi
The Loud House
[ 2014-2024 ] Nana Gayle

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Loretta DevineHot Mikado

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WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Win Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards Photo
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Win Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 12th Annual MUAHS Awards, presented by L’Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, before a liveaudience at The Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel tonight. The MUAHS Awards recognize excellence in the artistry and creativity of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists in 23 categories.
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations Photo
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
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by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

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by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

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by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

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by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

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Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
Video: Go Behind The Scenes For The Set Construction of THE PREACHER'S WIFE at Allian Photo
Video: Go Behind The Scenes For The Set Construction of THE PREACHER'S WIFE at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2024

Go inside the set construction process for The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre in this all-new video.
Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere Photo
Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024

The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name
Tituss Burgess Didn't Think He'd Be The One to Turn THE PREACHER'S WIFE Into A Musica Photo
Tituss Burgess Didn't Think He'd Be The One to Turn THE PREACHER'S WIFE Into A Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024

Tituss Burgess spoke to People about his new musical based on the film The Preacher's Wife, which is currently running at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.
Review: Alliance Theatre Present's The Hit World Premiere of THE PREACHER'S WIFE Photo
Review: Alliance Theatre Present's The Hit World Premiere of THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Jun 1, 2024

Every detail of design and it's execution is the epitome of Broadway bold and gold. The Alliance's fly space seems to have reached a new level and the lights pour like honey onto every soloist descending the into floor. From the heavenly choir lofts to the devilish boiler room, each characters' personalities flow effortlessly through the complicated beauty and ugly that it is to be human. There's a lot to take in and worth teasing out into another intermission and third act with Sunday dinner.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta Photo
Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta
by Joshua Wright - May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, THE PREACHER’S WIFE celebrated opening night at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, this world premiere musical was celebrated by stars and audiences alike as it debuted on the Coca-Cola Stage.  Watch as the creative team walks the red carpet in this all-new video!
Video: Watch Footage from THE PREACHER'S WIFE Starring Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, a Photo
Video: Watch Footage from THE PREACHER'S WIFE Starring Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and more in a new trailer for The Preacher's Wife, running at the Alliance Theatre through June 16th!
Photos: First Look at Amber Riley & More in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere Photo
Photos: First Look at Amber Riley & More in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Get a first look at photos of The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and More Talk THE PREACHER'S WIFE at Alliance The Photo
Video: Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and More Talk THE PREACHER'S WIFE at Alliance Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and more discuss The Preacher's Wife, running at the Alliance Theatre through June 16th!
Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE P Photo
Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!
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Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE Photo
Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2024

Get a first listen to That's What She Said' from the new musical The Preacher's Wife performed by Loretta Devine in an all-new video from Alliance Theatre. Inspired by the 1996 film, The Preacher's Wife is a celebration of community, family, and the power of faith.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Loretta Devine been in?

Loretta Devine has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Loretta Devine been in?

Loretta Devine has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Loretta Devine been nominated for?

and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hot Mikado.

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