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Audra McDonald

Jul 03, 1970 (54 years old) in Berlin, Germany

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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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Audrey Jackson
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Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Naomi Bennett
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The Good Wife
Liz Lawrence
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BoJack Horseman
Mother Superior (voice)
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Homicide: Life on the Street
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Doc McStuffins
Itty Bitty Bess (voice)
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Great Performances
Self
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Beauty and the Beast
Madame Garderobe
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Private Practice
Naomi Bennett
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The Good Fight
Liz Reddick

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