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BIO

Sophie Okonedo is a British film, theatre and television actress. She is known for her role in the British coming-of-age drama Young Soul Rebels and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. She made her Broadway debut in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun. She played Elizabeth Proctor in the 2016 Broadway revival of The Crucible.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Stevie Gray
The Crucible The Crucible
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Elizabeth Proctor
A Raisin in the Sun A Raisin in the Sun
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ruth Younger
Haunted Child Haunted Child
[West End]
Royal Court Theatre Production, 2011
Julie

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sophie Okonedo, The Crucible

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Sophie Okonedo, Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Sophie Okonedo, A Raisin in the Sun

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Sophie Okonedo, A Raisin in the Sun


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Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Sophie Okonedo, A Raisin in the Sun


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

Sophie Okonedo, A Raisin in the Sun

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WICKED Movie, OH, MARY! & More Receive Pride Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
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'BLUEY Book Reads' Returns with Auli'i Cravalho, Helena Bonham Carter, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

The digital series Bluey Book Reads is back for Series 2, with a lineup that includes Auli’i Cravalho, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Sheen, Rose Byrne, Sophie Okonedo, and more.
David Tennant, Meera Syal, Eddie Marsan, and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic Photo
David Tennant, Meera Syal, Eddie Marsan, and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre and Francesca Moody Productions have announced more guest artist names to be featured in Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree. Learn more here!
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Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!
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The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!
Further Guest Artists Join AN OAK TREE, Now Extended at The Young Vic Photo
Further Guest Artists Join AN OAK TREE, Now Extended at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced an extension to Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, now playing from 6 - 24 May 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show here!
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BRIDGERTON'S Luke Thompson Joins Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Francesca Moody Productions will present Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, in association with the Young Vic in May. Learn more here!
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by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2024

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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

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The T.S. Eliot Lecture 2024 Will Feature Ralph Fiennes
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

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by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024

Janet Planet, the feature drama written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, is now available to stream from all major platforms. The cast includes Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo. 
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by Elliot Lanes - Jun 5, 2024

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by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2024

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by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

Watch the official trailer for Janet Planet, Annie Baker’s stunning, luminous coming-of-age film debut. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

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SUNSET BOULEVARD, VANYA, and More Win Big at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sophie Okonedo been in?

Sophie Okonedo has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Sophie Okonedo been in?

Sophie Okonedo has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Sophie Okonedo's first West End show?

Sophie Okonedo's first West End show was Haunted Child which opened in 2011

What awards has Sophie Okonedo been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Crucible, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

What awards has Sophie Okonedo won?

Sophie Okonedo has won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for A Raisin in the Sun. She also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for A Raisin in the Sun.

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