VIDEO: On This Day, June 16: Happy Birthday, Ali Stroker!

In 2019, Ali made history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to take home a Tony Award,

By: Jun. 16, 2021
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Today we're celebrating the birthday of the incredible Ali Stroker!

Ali Stroker made her Broadway debut in Deaf West's revival of Spring Awakening, becoming the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway.

Stroker became the first person who uses a wheelchair to be nominated for and to receive a Tony Award for acting for her role as Ado Annie in the 2019 Broadway revival of Oklahoma!

She was also a finalist on "The Glee Project" and guest starred on Fox's "Glee". Other TV: "Ten Days in the Valley", "Charmed", "Lethal Weapon", "Drunk History" and "Instinct".

To celebrate Ali, let's check out some of our favorite videos!



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