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Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Drowning Crow and Me and Bessie.

Date of Birth: November 08, 1953 (72)

Birth Place: Tulsa, OK, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

Drowning Crow Drowning Crow
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Josephine Nicholas Ark Trip
Me and Bessie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Woman (Understudy)

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Movies

Remember My Name
[ 1978 ] Rita
HealtH
[ 1980 ] Sally Benbow
Cross Creek
[ 1983 ] Geechee
Go Tell It on the Mountain
[ 1985 ] Esther
Extremities
[ 1986 ] Patricia
Scrooged
[ 1988 ] Grace Cooley
Miss Firecracker
[ 1989 ] Popeye Jackson
Pretty Hattie's Baby
[ 1991 ] Hattie
Grand Canyon
[ 1991 ] Jane
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
[ 1992 ] Ann
Passion Fish
[ 1992 ] Chantelle
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] Rhody Poole
Heart and Souls
[ 1993 ] Penny Whington
Bopha!
[ 1993 ] Rosie Mangena
Crooklyn
[ 1994 ] Carolyn
Blue Chips
[ 1994 ] Lavada McRae
How to Make an American Quilt
[ 1995 ] Marianna
A Step Toward Tomorrow
[ 1996 ] Dr. Sandlin
Follow Me Home
[ 1996 ] Evey
Star Trek: First Contact
[ 1996 ] Lily
Primal Fear
[ 1996 ] Shoat
Down in the Delta
[ 1998 ] Loretta
The Wishing Tree
[ 1999 ] Clara
Funny Valentines
[ 1999 ] Joyce May
Mumford
[ 1999 ] Lily
What's Cooking?
[ 2000 ] Audrey Williams
Love & Basketball
[ 2000 ] Camille Wright
Dinosaur
[ 2000 ] Plio
K-PAX
[ 2001 ] Dr. Claudia Villars
The Wild Thornberrys
[ 2002 ] Akela Cheetah Mother
Baby of the Family
[ 2002 ] Rachel
The Singing Detective
[ 2003 ] Chief of Staff
Radio
[ 2003 ] Principal Daniels
The Core
[ 2003 ] Stickley
The Forgotten
[ 2004 ] Anne Pope
Beauty Shop
[ 2005 ] Ms. Josephine
Take the Lead
[ 2006 ] Augustine James
Something New
[ 2006 ] Joyce McQueen
The Family That Preys
[ 2008 ] Alice Pratt
American Violet
[ 2008 ] Alma Roberts
AmericanEast
[ 2008 ] Angela Jensen
Reach for Me
[ 2008 ] Nurse Evelyn
12 Years a Slave
[ 2013 ] Mistress Shaw
Annabelle
[ 2014 ] Evelyn
Mississippi Grind
[ 2015 ] Sam
Knucklehead
[ 2015 ] Sheila
So B. It
[ 2016 ] Bernadette
Captain America: Civil War
[ 2016 ] Miriam
Burning Sands
[ 2017 ] Professor Hughes
Saint Judy
[ 2018 ] Judge Benton
Clemency
[ 2019 ] Bernadine Williams
Juanita
[ 2019 ] Juanita
The Lion King
[ 2019 ] Sarabi
Fatherhood
[ 2021 ] Marion
The Gray Man
[ 2022 ] Margaret Cahill
Salem's Lot
[ 2024 ] Dr. Cody
Summer Camp
[ 2024 ] Mary

TV Shows

A Series of Unfortunate Events
Aunt Josephine
Desperate Housewives
Betty Applewhite
Luke Cage
Mariah Dillard
Memphis Beat
Lt. Tanya Rice
See
Paris
St. Elsewhere
Dr. Roxanne Turner
State of Affairs
President Constance Payton
The Last Ship
Amy Granderson
Three Rivers
Dr. Sophia Jordan
True Blood
Ruby Jean Reynolds
Tucker's Witch
Marcia Fulbright
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2024 ] Mimi
Star Trek: Lower Decks
[ 2024 ] Lily Sloane
Monsieur Spade
[ 2024 ] Virginia Dell
The Last Frontier
[ 2025-2025 ] Bradford

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PLAYBACK: THE BROOKLYN WATCH PARTY to Launch at BAM with Spike Lee Photo
PLAYBACK: THE BROOKLYN WATCH PARTY to Launch at BAM with Spike Lee
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Spike Lee and Clara Wu Tsai will co-host a new Brooklyn-focused film festival at BAM, featuring screenings, talks, a block party, and guest curators to be announced.
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards Photo
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
Photos: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, & More Attend THE BOROUGHS World Premiere Photo
Photos: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, & More Attend THE BOROUGHS World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026

Earlier this week, Netflix held the world premiere for The Boroughs, the new supernatural mystery series starring Drama Desk Award-winner Alfred Molina. Take a look at red carpet photos from the event now.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Ali Louis Bourzgui and More to Receive Actors' Equity Foundati Photo
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Ali Louis Bourzgui and More to Receive Actors' Equity Foundation '26 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its 2026 awards for theatre artists. These honors will be awarded at a ceremony emceed by Julie Halston, a previous recipient of the Foundation's Richard Seff Award.
Video: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More Band Together in THE BOROUGHS Trailer Photo
Video: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More Band Together in THE BOROUGHS Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

A new trailer has arrived for The Boroughs, Netflix's forthcoming supernatural series starring Drama Desk Award-winner Alfred Molina and Tony-winner Denis O'Hare. Watch the trailer now.
Video: Alfred Molina Investigates Mysterious Happenings in THE BOROUGHS Trailer Photo
Video: Alfred Molina Investigates Mysterious Happenings in THE BOROUGHS Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026

Alfred Molina finds himself in a strange new community in the first teaser trailer for The Boroughs, Netflix's forthcoming supernatural series. Check it out now.
Brandon Wilson, Soap Collins, & Aaron Holliday Will Lead POCKETS OF HEAVEN Photo
Brandon Wilson, Soap Collins, & Aaron Holliday Will Lead POCKETS OF HEAVEN
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

Brandon Wilson, Soap Collins, and Aaron Holliday are set to star in Pockets of Heaven, the feature directorial debut of Maria Belafonte. Joining the ensemble are Alfre Woodard, along with Jonas Gindin, Gilberto Ortiz, and rapper-musician MAVI.
PRIMAL FEAR Film Being Developed for the Stage, Aiming for 2027 West End Debut Photo
PRIMAL FEAR Film Being Developed for the Stage, Aiming for 2027 West End Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026

Primal Fear, the 1996 legal thriller led by Richard Gere, is being developed for the stage by Bill Kenwright Ltd. The show is aiming for a 2027 premiere in the West End, followed by a Broadway run. 
Photos: First Look at Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More in THE BOROUGHS Netflix Seri Photo
Photos: First Look at Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More in THE BOROUGHS Netflix Series
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

Netflix has unveiled the first look at The Boroughs, a new supernatural series starring stage and screen stars Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, Alfre Woodard, and more. Check it out now.
Marlon Wayans & Skye P. Marshall to Unveil Golden Globes Nominees Next Week Photo
Marlon Wayans & Skye P. Marshall to Unveil Golden Globes Nominees Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025

Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall are set to present the nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Monday, December 8, 2025. All 28 categories will be unveiled at 8:15 a.m. ET, with 11 exclusive categories revealed at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Video: A Glimpse into the Season Finale of The Last Frontier Photo
Video: A Glimpse into the Season Finale of The Last Frontier
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

Apple TV presents a sneak peek of the season finale of 'The Last Frontier,' starring Jason Clarke. Don't miss this thrilling conclusion.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From THE LAST FRONTIER Episode 9 Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From THE LAST FRONTIER Episode 9
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025

Apple TV has debuted a sneak peek clip from the ninth episode of the new thriller, “The Last Frontier.' In the episode, Bradford lands in Fairbanks with a CIA task force and new primary target. Check out the clip now.
Misty Copeland's Farewell From ABT Will Get Free Simulcast Photo
Misty Copeland's Farewell From ABT Will Get Free Simulcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Misty Copeland’s historic farewell from ABT at the Company’s Fall Gala will be streamed live to Alice Tully Hall. Learn more and see how to stream the event here!
Video: Jason Clarke Stars in Trailer for THE LAST FRONTIER Thriller Series Photo
Video: Jason Clarke Stars in Trailer for THE LAST FRONTIER Thriller Series
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “The Last Frontier,” a new original drama series from co-creators Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio, starring and executive produced by Jason Clarke. 
John Lloyd Young to Launch Centenary Stage Company 2025-26 Season Photo
John Lloyd Young to Launch Centenary Stage Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! Gala concert performance by John Lloyd Young. Learn more and see how to attend.
Centenary Stage Company Launches 2025-26 Season With John Lloyd Young Photo
Centenary Stage Company Launches 2025-26 Season With John Lloyd Young
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025

Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
Video: First-Look at THE LAST FRONTIER Thriller Series with Jason Clarke Photo
Video: First-Look at THE LAST FRONTIER Thriller Series with Jason Clarke
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek at its new drama series “The Last Frontier,” from co-creators Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio, and starring and executive produced by Jason Clarke. Check it out now!
Charlotte d'Amboise, Amy Spanger and More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bell Theater Photo
Charlotte d'Amboise, Amy Spanger and More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!
Danae Hays Comes to Fargo Theatre in September Photo
Danae Hays Comes to Fargo Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour comes to the Fargo Theatre in September. Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, and music worlds
John Lloyd Young Returns To Feinstein's Stage For Two Shows Photo
John Lloyd Young Returns To Feinstein's Stage For Two Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Tony and Grammy Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG will return to the FEINSTEIN'S stage with Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alfre Woodard been in?

Alfre Woodard has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Alfre Woodard been in?

Alfre Woodard has not appeared in the West End.

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