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Anna Deavere Smith

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Anna Deavere Smith (born September 18, 1950) is an American actress, playwright, and professor
Born: Mon, Sep 18 1950
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Anna Deavere Smith is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Ghosted
Ghosted
Anna Deavere Smith was 72 in Ghosted as 'Claudia Yates'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2023
Poster of Here Today
Here Today
Anna Deavere Smith was 70 in Here Today as 'Dr. Vidor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 2021
Poster of Flora & Ulysses
Flora & Ulysses
Anna Deavere Smith was 70 in Flora & Ulysses as 'Dr. Meescham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2021
Poster of A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
Anna Deavere Smith was 70 in A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote as 'Nancy McNally'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Anna Deavere Smith was 68 in Can You Ever Forgive Me? as 'Elaine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Notes from the Field
Notes from the Field
Anna Deavere Smith was 67 in Notes from the Field
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 2018
Poster of Rachel Getting Married
Rachel Getting Married
Anna Deavere Smith was 57 in Rachel Getting Married as 'Carol'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 2008
Poster of The Kingdom
The Kingdom
Anna Deavere Smith was 56 in The Kingdom as 'Maricella Canavesio'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2007
Poster of Life Support
Life Support
Anna Deavere Smith was 56 in Life Support as 'Lucille'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2007
Poster of Rent
Rent
Anna Deavere Smith was 55 in Rent as 'Mrs. Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Cry_Wolf
Cry_Wolf
Anna Deavere Smith was 54 in Cry_Wolf as 'Headmaster Tinsley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Anna Deavere Smith was 53 in The Manchurian Candidate as 'Political Pundit'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of The Human Stain
The Human Stain
Anna Deavere Smith was 53 in The Human Stain as 'Mrs. Silk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Twilight: Los Angeles
Twilight: Los Angeles
Anna Deavere Smith was 50 in Twilight: Los Angeles
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2000
Poster of Hawaii's Last Queen
Hawaii's Last Queen
Anna Deavere Smith was 46 in Hawaii's Last Queen as 'Self - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1997
Poster of The American President
The American President
Anna Deavere Smith was 45 in The American President as 'Robin McCall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Anna Deavere Smith was 43 in Philadelphia as 'Anthea Burton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of Dave
Dave
Anna Deavere Smith was 42 in Dave as 'Mrs. Travis'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Fires in the Mirror
Fires in the Mirror
Anna Deavere Smith was 42 in Fires in the Mirror as 'Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1993
Poster of Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
Anna Deavere Smith was 37 in Unfinished Business as 'Anna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Extrapolations
Extrapolations
Anna Deavere Smith was 72+ in Extrapolations as 'Arden Miller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2023
Poster of Inventing Anna
Inventing Anna
Anna Deavere Smith was 71+ in Inventing Anna as 'Maud Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 11 2022
Poster of For The People
For The People
Anna Deavere Smith was 67+ in For The People as 'Tina Krissman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 13 2018
Poster of DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Anna Deavere Smith was 65+ in DC's Legends of Tomorrow as 'Older Kendra'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 2016
Poster of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Anna Deavere Smith was 64+ in StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Anna Deavere Smith was 64+ in black-ish as 'Alicia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
Anna Deavere Smith was 63+ in BoJack Horseman as 'Betty Bruce (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Anna Deavere Smith was 61+ in Finding Your Roots as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Masterclass
Masterclass
Anna Deavere Smith was 59+ in Masterclass as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2010
Poster of Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie
Anna Deavere Smith was 58+ in Nurse Jackie as 'Gloria Akalitus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 08 2009
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Anna Deavere Smith was 52+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Presidio Med
Presidio Med
Anna Deavere Smith was 52+ in Presidio Med as 'Dr. Letty Jordan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Anna Deavere Smith was 49+ in The West Wing as 'Nancy McNally'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Anna Deavere Smith was 49+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Lucille Fenton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Anna Deavere Smith was 46+ in The Practice as 'D.A. Kate Brunner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Anna Deavere Smith was 38+ in American Experience as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988