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BIO

LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON is a two-time Tony Award-nominated stage and screen actress, director and producer. Her onstage Broadway credits include “Lena Younger” in the 2014 revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun (Tony nomination, Best Actress in a Play), as “Calpurnia” in Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, and as “Bertha Holly” in the 2009 revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. She became the first woman to direct an August Wilson play on Broadway with the 2022 revival of The Piano Lesson, starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Brooks, which received a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play. She was also a co-producer on the 2023 revival of Purlie Victorious (Tony nomination, Best Revival of a Play). Her extensive theater work includes Shakespeare in the Park’s Taming of the Shrew, For Colored Girls…, Spell #7, Casanova, Unfinished Women, Stop Reset, and August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Her screen credits include the HBO limited series Show Me A Hero (NAACP Image Award nomination, Best Actress), ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Netflix’s Luke Cage, FX’s Damages, Blue Bloods, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Lumet’s 100 Centre Street and the films Freedomland, Losing Isaiah, The Fighting Temptations, U.S. Marshals, Juanita, Mother and Child, and Nicole Holofcener’s You Hurt My Feelings. As a screen producer, she executive produced the limited series The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey and the EPIX docuseries Enslaved; and as a filmmaker, she directed and starred in the acclaimed 2000 short film Hairstory, which will be revived for a Restoration West Coast Premiere this December at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of Spelman College where she and her husband recently opened the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Calpurnia


[Off-Broadway]
2016 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Lena Younger


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Production, 2013
Jan


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2009
Bertha Holly


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Rowena


[Off-Broadway]
1988
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1987
Woman Three


[Off-Broadway]
1979
Player #7


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Assistant Director

Movies

Hangin' with the Homeboys
[ 1991 ] Ceworker
Fried Green Tomatoes
[ 1991 ] Janeen
The Super
[ 1991 ] Judge Smith
Malcolm X
[ 1992 ] Lorraine Latanya Richardson
Lorenzo's Oil
[ 1992 ] Nurse Ruth La Tanya Richardson
Juice
[ 1992 ] Steel's Mother Latanya Richardson
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Caroline Jones
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Harriet
When a Man Loves a Woman
[ 1994 ] Dr. Gina Mendez Latanya Richardson
Lone Star
[ 1996 ] Priscilla Worth
Loved
[ 1997 ] Attorney Rose Jackson
Julian Po
[ 1997 ] Darlene Latanya Richardson
U.S. Marshals
[ 1998 ] Cooper
The Fighting Temptations
[ 2003 ] Paulina Pritchett
Freedomland
[ 2006 ] Marie
All About Us
[ 2007 ] Cousin Bernice
Blackout
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Thompson
Mother and Child
[ 2009 ] Carol
Juanita
[ 2019 ] Kay-Rita

TV Shows

100 Centre Street
Atallah Sims
Ally McBeal
Attorney Yvette Rose
Blue Bloods
Lt. Dee Ann Carver
Grey's Anatomy
Diane Pierce
Law & Order
Anne Houston, Lorraine
Luke Cage
Mama Mabel Stokes, Mama Mabel

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Purpose

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Purpose

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Purpose

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, A Raisin in the Sun

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, A Raisin in the Sun

Videos

News


Cynthia Erivo Threw Snacks Into the Tony Awards Audience During Commercial Breaks
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2025

Cynthia Erivo had snacks ready for hungry Tony Award nominees and audience members during commercial breaks. A new video shows the Wicked star walking through the audience at Radio City with baskets of snacks.
The 78th Tony Awards Draw Largest Audience in 6 Years with 4.85 Million Viewers
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

The 2025 Tony Awards achieved 4.85 million viewers, marking the largest Tony Awards audience since 2019. Winners included Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset Blvd., Buena Vista Social Club, Purpose, Kara Young, and more.
Photos: Inside the 2025 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Last night saw the 78th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below including photos from the cast of shows like Death Becomes Her, Floyd Collins, Gypsy, Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset Blvd. and more.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Play
by - Jun 9, 2025

Purpose has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play for BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS.
PURPOSE's Kara Young Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
by - Jun 9, 2025

Kara Young has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURPOSE.
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! As winners take the stage tonight, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you full text of all of the acceptance speeches. Read them in full here!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage today at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Photos: OTHELLO Star Denzel Washington Celebrates Sardi's Portrait Reveal
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 5, 2025

On June 2, 2025, two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington was honored with a caricature portrait at the legendary Sardi’s restaurant in New York City, celebrating his performance as the title character in Broadway’s Othello. Check out photos of the event!
Photos, SUNSET BOULEVARD, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, and More Host Entertainment Community Fund 'Producer's Picks' Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

Broadway productions including Sunset Boulevard, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Redwood, Purpose, The Last Five Years, and Smash have partnered with the Entertainment Community Fund as part of its “Producer’s Picks” benefit performance program. Check out photos of from behind the scenes of the special performances.
Photos: Inside the 4th Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025

Just yesterday, Black Women on Broadway (BWOB) held its fourth annual awards celebration honoring three exceptional women - LaTanya Richardson Jackson, LaChanze, and Khaila Wilcoxon. Check out photos here!
Video: Kara Young Discusses Tony Nominations and Artistic Journey on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025

Kara Young, who has made history as the first Black performer to earn four consecutive Tony nominations, recently stopped by The View to discuss her role in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose, which is currently running on Broadway. Watch the interview now!
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead 2025 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain and Cats: The Jellicle Ball received top honors in the group's third annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More to Present at the Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

Tony Award Productions has revealed the lineup of stars set to present at 78th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more about the awards ceremony here and see how to tune in!
Videos You Missed This Week: CHESS, SMASH, and More
by Sidney Paterra - May 30, 2025

The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 30, 2025 with videos from Chess, Smash, and more!
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Extends on Broadway for Eight Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ PURPOSE has been extended eight weeks. You can now see the show through late August at the Helen Hayes Theater. Learn more here!
Photos: REDWOOD Duo Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Honored At New Dramatists Luncheon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025

New Dramatists honored Tina Landau, an award-winning playwright, lyricist, and director (Redwood, Floyd Collins, SpongeBob SquarePants), and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Redwood, Wicked, Rent) at its recent spring gala! Check out photos from the event!
Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Is Grateful to Be Given the Grace of Opportunity
by Joey Mervis - May 26, 2025

Watch in this video as LaTanya Richardson Jackson chats more about the genius of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, why it was a bumpy road to opening night of Purpose, and so much more.
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025

 Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has LaTanya Richardson Jackson been in?

LaTanya Richardson Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has LaTanya Richardson Jackson been in?

LaTanya Richardson Jackson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has LaTanya Richardson Jackson been nominated for?

DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Purpose, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Purpose, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

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