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Laverne Cox

Bio: Laverne Cox is an American actress, reality television star, television producer, and LGBT advocate. She became known for her portrayal of Sophia Burset on the Netflix television series Orange Is the New Black, for which she became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the acting category, and the first to be nominated for an Emmy Award since composer/musician Angela Morley in 1990
Born: Mon, May 29 1972
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, USA
Laverne Cox is 52 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Outcome
Outcome
Laverne Cox will be
52 in Outcome
Fri, Apr 18 2025
Poster of Uglies
Uglies
Laverne Cox was
52 in Uglies
as 'Dr. Cable'.
Thu, Sep 12 2024
Poster of The Stroll
The Stroll
Laverne Cox was
50 in The Stroll
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 23 2023
Poster of Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Laverne Cox was
50 in Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 22 2022
Poster of Power of Women: The Changemakers
Power of Women: The Changemakers
Laverne Cox was
50 in Power of Women: The Changemakers
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 22 2022
Poster of Jolt
Jolt
Laverne Cox was
49 in Jolt
as 'Detective Nevin'.
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of The Normal Heart
The Normal Heart
Laverne Cox was
48 in The Normal Heart
Sat, May 08 2021
Poster of Bad Hair
Bad Hair
Laverne Cox was
48 in Bad Hair
as 'Virgie'.
Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of Senior Entourage
Senior Entourage
Laverne Cox was
48 in Senior Entourage
as 'Laverne'.
Mon, May 03 2021
Poster of Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman
Laverne Cox was
48 in Promising Young Woman
as 'Gail'.
Sun, Dec 13 2020
Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
Laverne Cox was
48 in Disclosure
as 'Self - Actress'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Laverne Cox was
47 in Charlie's Angels
as 'Bomb Instructor'.
Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of Savage X Fenty Show
Savage X Fenty Show
Laverne Cox was
47 in Savage X Fenty Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 20 2019
Poster of Can You Keep a Secret?
Can You Keep a Secret?
Laverne Cox was
47 in Can You Keep a Secret?
as 'Cybill'.
Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of We Won't Be Erased
We Won't Be Erased
Laverne Cox was
46 in We Won't Be Erased
Thu, Nov 22 2018
Poster of The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
Laverne Cox was
45 in The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of Freak Show
Freak Show
Laverne Cox was
45 in Freak Show
as 'Felicia Watts'.
Fri, Jan 12 2018
Poster of Gavin Grimm vs.
Gavin Grimm vs.
Laverne Cox was
45 in Gavin Grimm vs.
as 'Herself'.
Thu, Sep 21 2017
Poster of Time Marches Forward & So Do We
Time Marches Forward & So Do We
Laverne Cox was
45 in Time Marches Forward & So Do We
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Aug 10 2017
Poster of The Trans List
The Trans List
Laverne Cox was
44 in The Trans List
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Dec 05 2016
Poster of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Laverne Cox was
44 in The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
as 'Dr. Frank-N-Furter'.
Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of Free CeCe
Free CeCe
Laverne Cox was
44 in Free CeCe
as 'Herself'.
Fri, Jun 03 2016
Poster of Grandma
Grandma
Laverne Cox was
43 in Grandma
as 'Deathy'.
Thu, Jun 04 2015
Poster of The T Word
The T Word
Laverne Cox was
42 in The T Word
as 'Herself'.
Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of Grand Street
Grand Street
Laverne Cox was
41 in Grand Street
as 'Chardonnay'.
Fri, May 02 2014
Poster of The Exhibitionists
The Exhibitionists
Laverne Cox was
40 in The Exhibitionists
as 'Blithe Stargazer'.
Sat, Sep 22 2012
Poster of Musical Chairs
Musical Chairs
Laverne Cox was
39 in Musical Chairs
as 'Chantelle'.
Fri, Mar 23 2012
Poster of Carl(a)
Carl(a)
Laverne Cox was
39 in Carl(a)
as 'Cinnamon'.
Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Down This Road
Down This Road
Laverne Cox was
37 in Down This Road
as 'Bartender'.
Tue, Apr 20 2010
Poster of Uncle Stephanie
Uncle Stephanie
Laverne Cox was
36 in Uncle Stephanie
as 'Stephanie'.
Fri, Jan 02 2009

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 The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Laverne Cox was
50+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox
If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox was
50+ in If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox
as 'Host - Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 2022
Poster of Password
Password
Laverne Cox was
50+ in Password
as 'Self - Celebrity Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 09 2022
Poster of Inventing Anna
Inventing Anna
Laverne Cox was
49+ in Inventing Anna
as 'Kacy Duke'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 11 2022
Poster of Amend: The Fight for America
Amend: The Fight for America
Laverne Cox was
48+ in Amend: The Fight for America
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 2021
Poster of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Laverne Cox was
48+ in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Laverne Cox was
47+ in Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 03 2020
Poster of Visible: Out on Television
Visible: Out on Television
Laverne Cox was
47+ in Visible: Out on Television
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020
Poster of Awkwafina is Nora From Queens
Awkwafina is Nora From Queens
Laverne Cox was
47+ in Awkwafina is Nora From Queens
as 'God (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2020
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Laverne Cox was
47+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Laverne Cox was
47+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Laverne Cox was
47+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Kiana'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Weird City
Weird City
Laverne Cox was
46+ in Weird City
as 'Liquia'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 13 2019
Poster of Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler
Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler
Laverne Cox was
46+ in Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 04 2018
Poster of Drop the Mic
Drop the Mic
Laverne Cox was
45+ in Drop the Mic
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of Doubt
Doubt
Laverne Cox was
44+ in Doubt
as 'Cameron Wirth'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 15 2017
Poster of Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Laverne Cox was
44+ in Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Laverne Cox was
44+ in Match Game
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
Laverne Cox was
44+ in To Tell the Truth
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Laverne Cox was
42+ in Lip Sync Battle
as 'Self, Herself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Laverne Cox was
42+ in Trailblazer Honors
as 'Self - Honoree'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Laverne Cox was
41+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Faking It
Faking It
Laverne Cox was
41+ in Faking It
as 'Margot'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 22 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Laverne Cox was
41+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Laverne Cox was
41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Laverne Cox was
41+ in The Blacklist
as 'Dr. Laken Perillos'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Laverne Cox was
41+ in Orange Is the New Black
as 'Sophia Burset'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Laverne Cox was
40+ in The Mindy Project
as 'Sheena'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Laverne Cox was
37+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Laverne Cox was
37+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Laverne Cox was
36+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Laverne Cox was
32+ in Project Runway
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Laverne Cox was
28+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Laverne Cox'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Laverne Cox was
27+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Candayce'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Laverne Cox was
25+ in The View
as 'Self - Guest, Self - Guest Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Laverne Cox was
24+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Laverne Cox was
18+ in Law & Order
as 'Minnie'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Laverne Cox was
16+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Laverne Cox was
12+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of The Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards
Laverne Cox was
0+ in The Grammy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Laverne Cox was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953