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Audra McDonald

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Jul 03 1970

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Audra McDonald is 54 years old

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The Auction

Audra McDonald will be 55 in The Auction

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 2025

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald was 53 in Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 2024

Ragtime Reunion Concert

Audra McDonald was 53 in Ragtime Reunion Concert as 'Sarah'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2024

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

Audra McDonald was 53 in My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2024

Origin

Audra McDonald was 53 in Origin as 'Miss Hale'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2023

Whitney Houston in Focus

Audra McDonald was 53 in Whitney Houston in Focus

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023

Rustin

Audra McDonald was 53 in Rustin as 'Ella Baker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023

Down Low

Audra McDonald was 52 in Down Low as 'Patty'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2023

The Kennedy Center at 50

Audra McDonald was 51 in The Kennedy Center at 50 as 'Herself / Host'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2021

Respect

Audra McDonald was 51 in Respect as 'Barbara Franklin'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2021

Ohio State Murders

Audra McDonald was 50 in Ohio State Murders as 'Suzanne'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 2021

An Evening With Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald was 50 in An Evening With Audra McDonald

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 2020

Song of Rapa Nui

Audra McDonald was 50 in Song of Rapa Nui as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2020

In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies

Audra McDonald was 50 in In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies as 'Soloist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2020

Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald was 50 in Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 2020

Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration

Audra McDonald was 49 in Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 2020

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

Audra McDonald was 49 in The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2020

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

Audra McDonald was 48 in Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 2018

Every Act of Life

Audra McDonald was 47 in Every Act of Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 2018

Sutton Foster in Concert

Audra McDonald was 47 in Sutton Foster in Concert as 'Host'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2018

New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

Audra McDonald was 47 in New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway as 'Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 2018

Broadway: The Next Generation

Audra McDonald was 47 in Broadway: The Next Generation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2017

Hello Again

Audra McDonald was 47 in Hello Again as 'Sally'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 2017

Beauty and the Beast

Audra McDonald was 46 in Beauty and the Beast as 'Madame Garderobe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2017

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Audra McDonald was 46 in Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas as 'Caroler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2016

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Audra McDonald was 45 in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill as 'Lady Day'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 2016

Josh Groban: Stages Live

Audra McDonald was 45 in Josh Groban: Stages Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 2015

Ricki and the Flash

Audra McDonald was 45 in Ricki and the Flash as 'Maureen Brummel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 2015

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Audra McDonald was 44 in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as 'Beggar Woman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014

Six by Sondheim

Audra McDonald was 43 in Six by Sondheim as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 2013

The Sound of Music Live!

Audra McDonald was 43 in The Sound of Music Live! as 'Mother Abbess'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 2013

The Ordained

Audra McDonald was 42 in The Ordained as 'Anthea'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2013

Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Audra McDonald was 42 in Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2013

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center

Audra McDonald was 42 in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center as 'Host'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2013

One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

Audra McDonald was 42 in One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 2012

Rampart

Audra McDonald was 41 in Rampart as 'Sarah'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2011

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Audra McDonald was 40 in Sondheim! The Birthday Concert as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 2010

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Audra McDonald was 39 in Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 2009

A Raisin in the Sun

Audra McDonald was 37 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Ruth Younger'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 2008

Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Audra McDonald was 37 in Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny as 'Jenny Smith'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2007

Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Audra McDonald was 36 in Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2006

Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Audra McDonald was 36 in Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2006

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves

Audra McDonald was 35 in Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2005

Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

Audra McDonald was 35 in Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards as 'Sarah (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 2005

Passion

Audra McDonald was 34 in Passion as 'Clara'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2005

The Best Thief in the World

Audra McDonald was 33 in The Best Thief in the World as 'Ruth'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

It Runs in the Family

Audra McDonald was 32 in It Runs in the Family as 'Sarah Langley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2003

Wonderful Town

Audra McDonald was 31 in Wonderful Town as 'Eileen'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

Wit

Audra McDonald was 30 in Wit as 'Susie Monahan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2001

The Last Debate

Audra McDonald was 30 in The Last Debate as 'Barbara Manning'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 2000

Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Audra McDonald was 29 in Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 2000

Cradle Will Rock

Audra McDonald was 29 in Cradle Will Rock as 'Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

Audra McDonald was 29 in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1999

Annie

Audra McDonald was 29 in Annie as 'Miss Grace Farrell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 07 1999

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Audra McDonald was 28 in Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years as 'Bessie in her 20s'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1999

The Object of My Affection

Audra McDonald was 27 in The Object of My Affection as 'Wedding Singer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1998

Seven Servants

Audra McDonald was 26 in Seven Servants

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1996

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The Gilded Age

Audra McDonald was 51+ in The Gilded Age as 'Dorothy Scott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022

The Bite

Audra McDonald was 50+ in The Bite as 'Rachel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2021

The Vote

Audra McDonald was 50+ in The Vote

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 2020

Central Park

Audra McDonald was 49+ in Central Park as 'Ashley (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 29 2020

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

Audra McDonald was 49+ in Bottomless Brunch at Colman's as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 2020

Stars in the House

Audra McDonald was 49+ in Stars in the House as 'Self - Special Guest, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020

The Good Fight

Audra McDonald was 46+ in The Good Fight as 'Liz Reddick, Liz Reddick-Lawrence'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Audra McDonald was 45+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

The Late Late Show: Carpool Karaoke

Audra McDonald was 44+ in The Late Late Show: Carpool Karaoke as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 25 2015

BoJack Horseman

Audra McDonald was 44+ in BoJack Horseman as 'Mother Superior (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Audra McDonald was 43+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Doc McStuffins

Audra McDonald was 41+ in Doc McStuffins as 'Itty Bitty Bess (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2012

Meisterwerke der Klassik

Audra McDonald was 41+ in Meisterwerke der Klassik as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 2012

The Good Wife

Audra McDonald was 39+ in The Good Wife as 'Liz Lawrence'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009

RuPaul's Drag Race

Audra McDonald was 38+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009

Private Practice

Audra McDonald was 37+ in Private Practice as 'Naomi Bennett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007

Kidnapped

Audra McDonald was 36+ in Kidnapped

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006

The Megan Mullally Show

Audra McDonald was 36+ in The Megan Mullally Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006

The Bedford Diaries

Audra McDonald was 35+ in The Bedford Diaries as 'Carla Bonatelle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 29 2006

The Colbert Report

Audra McDonald was 35+ in The Colbert Report

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005

Grey's Anatomy

Audra McDonald was 34+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Dr. Naomi Bennett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005

The Tony Danza Show

Audra McDonald was 34+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

Mister Sterling

Audra McDonald was 32+ in Mister Sterling

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 2003

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Audra McDonald was 29+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Audrey Jackson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

The View

Audra McDonald was 27+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Audra McDonald was 25+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Homicide: Life on the Street

Audra McDonald was 22+ in Homicide: Life on the Street

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993

Live from Lincoln Center

Audra McDonald was 5+ in Live from Lincoln Center as 'Clara'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 1976

Great Performances

Audra McDonald was 0+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971