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BIO

UZO ADUBA is an award-winning actress whose work spans television, film, and theatre.  Aduba can be seen in the critically acclaimed, Emmy®-winning drama series, In Treatment, on HBO and HBO Max, and in the Amazon Studios’ anthology series, Solos. She is perhaps most recognized for her role as Crazy Eyes on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, for which she won two Emmy Awards. She is one of only two actors to win an Emmy Award in both the comedy and drama categories for the same role. Her third Emmy Award win was for portraying Shirley Chisholm in the Hulu miniseries Mrs. America.


On stage, Aduba made her Broadway debut in Coram Boy in 2007, followed by the hit musical revival of Godspell in 2011. A graduate of Boston University School of Fine Arts, Aduba appeared at Boston’s Huntington Theatre and A.R.T. where she received the Elliot Norton Award for Best Actress in a Play. She made her West End Theatre debut in Jean Genet's The Maids, directed by Jamie Lloyd and co-starring Laura Carmichael and Zawe Ashton. Aduba was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play for her work in the Kennedy Center/Olney Theater production of Translations of Xhosa. Other theater credits include Dessa Rose at the New Repertory Theatre, Turnado: Rumble for the Ring at the Bay Street Theater, and Abyssinia at the Goodspeed Theatre. Aduba also appeared in the NBC Live production of The Wiz, which also featured Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Amber Riley, and David Alan Grier.
Her film credits include American Pastoral (2016), Showing Roots (2016), My Little Pony: The Movie (2017), Candy Jar (2018) and Miss Virginia (2019). She recently signed a multi-year producing deal with CBS Studios, and will star in and executive produce a new drama series titled Low Country alongside Robert and Michelle King. She will soon begin production on Netflix's limited series Painkillers opposite Matthew Broderick.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2021
Performer

[New York]
NBC Live Television Production, 2015
Glinda

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2013
Anna Monroe

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival [Cancelled], 2008
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Toby

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer

Second Woman/Amphiarus

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2005
Trembling Sally


Movies

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
[ 2015 ] TSA Officer
Pearly Gates
[ 2015 ] Corrie
The Wiz Live!
[ 2015 ] Glinda the Good Witch of the South
American Pastoral
[ 2016 ] Vicky
Showing Roots
[ 2016 ] Pearl
Tallulah
[ 2016 ] Detective Kinnie
My Little Pony
[ 2017 ] Queen Novo - Voice
Wally's Opening Day
[ 2017 ] Francette
Candy Jar
[ 2018 ] Julia
We Are Boats
[ 2018 ] Sir
Beats
[ 2019 ] Carla Monroe
Miss Virginia
[ 2019 ] Virginia Walden
Steven Universe: The Movie
[ 2019 ] Bismuth - Voice
Really Love
[ 2020 ] Chenai Hungwe
National Champions
[ 2021 ] Katherine Poe
Lightyear
[ 2022 ] Alisha Hawthorne - Voice

TV Shows

Slavery and the Making of America
David Walker's Wife
Blue Bloods
Nurse
Steven Universe and the Dove Self-Esteem Project
Bismuth
3Below: Tales of Arcadia
[ 2018-2019 ] Colonel Kubritz
Orange Is the New Black
[ 2013-2019 ] Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren
Mrs. America
Shirley Chisholm
Steven Universe
[ 2016-2020 ] Bismuth, Khadijah
In Treatment
Dr. Brooke Taylor
Solos
Sasha
Painkiller
Edie

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Uzo Aduba, Clyde's

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Uzo Aduba , Clyde's

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Uzo Aduba, Clyde's

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Uzo Aduba, Venice

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Uzo AdubaTranslations of Xhosa

Videos

News


Video: Lea Michele Sings 'Gliding' at MCC's MISCAST22

Take a look back at Lea Michele's performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST22! Watch as Michele performs 'Gliding' from Ragtime.
Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd

​ In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nomintaed and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. Check out the director's extenisve list of London and New York credits here or recap on some highlights below! In 2008, Lloyd was made the associate director of the Donmar Warehouse. His 2008 production of Piaf transferred to the West End and to Buenos Aires. In 2008 he directed The Pride at the Royal Court, for which he won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. His 2010 production of Passion won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Elena Roger sings from Passion at the 2010 Olivier Awards: In 2013, the Ambassador Theatre Group launched The Jamie Lloyd Company. As the  artistic director at Trafalgar Studios in 2013, Lloyd featured three productions: a revival of The Pride, The Hothouse starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm, and Macbeth, starring James McAvoy and Claire Foy, which received an Olivier nomination for Best Revival.  A second Trafalgar Transformed season opened in July 2014 with Richard III starring Martin Freeman, East is East, and The Ruling Class, again starring James McAvoy. In the same year, Lloyd directed Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit, and Jamie Parker. Starry productions in the following years included The Homecoming starring Gemma Chan and John Simm; The Maids , starring Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton, and Laura Carmichael; and Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington. Lloyd's 2019 production of Evita, which played the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, earned two Olivier nominations and was lead by Samantha Pauly. Soon after, he brought Harold Pinter's Betrayal to Broadway, starring Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Carlie Cox. The production marked his first Tony nomination. Hightlights from Evita:  Ad for Betrayal on Broadway: In 2019, Lloyd revealed plans to direct and produce a series of three plays at the Playhouse Theatre in collaboration with The Jamie Lloyd Company. The lineup included a new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac featuring James McAvoy; a version of The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke, adapted by Anya Reiss; and A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain in the lead role. The latter opened on Broadway in 2023 (second Tony nomination). Cyrano de Bergerac would go on to play BAM in 2022. Highlights from The Seagull: Highlights from Cyrano de Bergerac:  Highlights from A Doll's House: Lloyd returned to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with his revival of Sunset Boulevard in late 2023. The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, won an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Lloyd won for Best Director. Earlier this year, Lloyd returned to the West End to direct Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which played a limited engagement in 2024.  Lloyd and Scherzinger talk Sunset Boulevard: Sunset Boulevard will open on October 20, 2024 at the St. James Theatre. ​
Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Perform 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at MCC MISCAST22

Watch Aaron Tveit perform 'Mein Herr' from Cabaret at the 2022 installment of Miscast. Miscast22 took place on April 4, 2022 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The evening honored Emmy and Tony Award® winner Christine Baranski.
The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division

Theater director Jamie Lloyd will be making a foray into filmmaking. As part of his Jamie Lloyd Company, the director 'will set up a separate film division and work with new partners from the film world.' This news follows his company's recent split from Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) earlier this year.
ALOUD Fall Season to Kick Off with Jesmyn Ward, Edwidge Danticat & WordTheatre

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles has revealed the 2024 fall season of ALOUD. Learn more about the season.
Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein. 
Interview: Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY Is Becoming an Institution at 54 Below

Ever since May, Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), has been hosting a brand new monthly brunch series at 54 Below. At each edition of Brunch Is Gay, DeLaria brings out a new stellar guest and sings a completely new setlist. August 11th's show will feature Tony winner Gabriel Ebert and center around the music of Cole Porter.
Video: Watch Trailer for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT

The trailer for Searchlight and Hulu's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat has been released. The movie features several stage alums, including the central trio Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Sanaa Lathan. Watch the trailer now!
See Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, & More in Poster for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT

A new poster for Searchlight's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, which features several Broadway and theatre alums, has been released. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan) known as “The Supremes” who, for decades, have weathered life’s storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet.
Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Named TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024

TIME has revealed the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among this year's honorees in the world of theatre are Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright.
MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig

MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on April 8.
The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG

Jamie Lloyd has announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company is now a fully independent production company, following his successful 10-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!

This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
Anthony Anderson to Host the Emmys in January

Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson is the host of new FOX game show We Are Family, from executive producer Jamie Foxx, premiering Wednesday, January 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. He starred for eight seasons in the multi-award nominated sitcom black-ish, where he portrayed Andre “Dre” Johnson and served as executive producer.
Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Tracee Chimo Pallero, Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector and Jason Butler Harner Join Roundabout's FALLEN ANGELS Benefit Reading

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced additional casting for the special Benefit Reading of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis. Check out who will join previously announced Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne.
Matthew Broderick Will Lead BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse

Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.
Rose Byrne & Kelli O'Hara to Star in FALLEN ANGELS Benefit Reading at Roundabout Theatre Company

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special Benefit Reading of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara. Learn how to purchase tickets!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Uzo Aduba been in?

Uzo Aduba has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Uzo Aduba been in?

Uzo Aduba has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Uzo Aduba been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Clyde's, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Clyde's, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Clyde's, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Venice and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Translations of Xhosa.

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