Audra McDonald
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April 30, 2026 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.
Filmography
Beauty and the Beast
as Madame Garderobe
Ricki and the Flash
as Maureen Brummel
Respect
as Barbara Franklin
Rampart
as Sarah
The Object of My Affection
as Wedding Singer
Rustin
as Ella Baker
Annie
as Miss Grace Farrell
Wit
as Susie Monahan
Cradle Will Rock
as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
It Runs in the Family
as Sarah Langley
Origin
as Miss Hale
Hello Again
as Sally
Down Low
as Patty
The Sound of Music Live!
as Mother Abbess
A Raisin in the Sun
as Ruth Younger
Six by Sondheim
as Self
The Best Thief in the World
as Ruth
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
as Lady Day
Every Act of Life
as Self