Portrait of Audra McDonald

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 53 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Ragtime Reunion Concert
Ragtime Reunion Concert
Audra McDonald was
53 in Ragtime Reunion Concert
as 'Sarah'.
Wed, Mar 13 2024
Poster of My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert
My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert
Audra McDonald was
53 in My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert
as ''.
Wed, Feb 14 2024
Poster of Rose Parade 2024
Rose Parade 2024
Audra McDonald was
53 in Rose Parade 2024
as 'Self - Grand Marshal'.
Mon, Jan 01 2024
Poster of Origin
Origin
Audra McDonald was
53 in Origin
as 'Miss Hale'.
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of Whitney Houston in Focus
Whitney Houston in Focus
Audra McDonald was
53 in Whitney Houston in Focus
as ''.
Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Rustin
Rustin
Audra McDonald was
53 in Rustin
as 'Ella Baker'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Down Low
Down Low
Audra McDonald was
52 in Down Low
as 'Patty'.
Sat, Mar 11 2023
Poster of The Kennedy Center at 50
The Kennedy Center at 50
Audra McDonald was
51 in The Kennedy Center at 50
as 'Herself / Host'.
Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Respect
Respect
Audra McDonald was
51 in Respect
as 'Barbara Franklin'.
Thu, Aug 12 2021
Poster of Ohio State Murders
Ohio State Murders
Audra McDonald was
50 in Ohio State Murders
as 'Suzanne'.
Thu, Jun 03 2021
Poster of An Evening With Audra McDonald
An Evening With Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald was
50 in An Evening With Audra McDonald
as ''.
Wed, Dec 09 2020
Poster of Song of Rapa Nui
Song of Rapa Nui
Audra McDonald was
50 in Song of Rapa Nui
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Nov 30 2020
Poster of In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies
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'.
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald
Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald was
50 in Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald
as ''.
Thu, Jul 23 2020
Poster of Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
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'.
Sun, Apr 26 2020
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Audra McDonald was
49 in The Metropolitan Opera: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
as 'Self - Host'.
Sat, Feb 01 2020
Poster of Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Audra McDonald was
48 in Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
as 'Host'.
Fri, Dec 28 2018
Poster of Every Act of Life
Every Act of Life
Audra McDonald was
47 in Every Act of Life
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 23 2018
Poster of Sutton Foster in Concert
Sutton Foster in Concert
Audra McDonald was
47 in Sutton Foster in Concert
as 'Host'.
Fri, Apr 20 2018
Poster of Hello Again
Hello Again
Audra McDonald was
47 in Hello Again
as 'Sally'.
Wed, Nov 08 2017
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Audra McDonald was
46 in Beauty and the Beast
as 'Madame Garderobe'.
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Audra McDonald was
46 in Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
as 'Caroler'.
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
Audra McDonald was
45 in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
as 'Lady Day'.
Sat, Mar 12 2016
Poster of Josh Groban: Stages Live
Josh Groban: Stages Live
Audra McDonald was
45 in Josh Groban: Stages Live
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Nov 28 2015
Poster of Ricki and the Flash
Ricki and the Flash
Audra McDonald was
45 in Ricki and the Flash
as 'Maureen Brummel'.
Fri, Jul 10 2015
Poster of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Audra McDonald was
44 in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
as 'Beggar Woman'.
Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Six by Sondheim
Six by Sondheim
Audra McDonald was
43 in Six by Sondheim
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 09 2013
Poster of The Sound of Music Live!
The Sound of Music Live!
Audra McDonald was
43 in The Sound of Music Live!
as 'Mother Abbess'.
Thu, Dec 05 2013
Poster of Audra McDonald: Go Back Home
Audra McDonald: Go Back Home
Audra McDonald was
42 in Audra McDonald: Go Back Home
as ''.
Fri, May 24 2013
Poster of One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch
Audra McDonald was
42 in One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch
as ''.
Mon, Dec 31 2012
Poster of Rampart
Rampart
Audra McDonald was
41 in Rampart
as 'Sarah'.
Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Audra McDonald was
40 in Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Nov 16 2010
Poster of Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Audra McDonald was
39 in Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as 'Performer'.
Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Audra McDonald was
37 in A Raisin in the Sun
as 'Ruth Younger'.
Mon, Feb 25 2008
Poster of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Audra McDonald was
37 in Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
as 'Jenny Smith'.
Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve
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
as ''.
Sun, Dec 31 2006
Poster of Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge
Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge
Audra McDonald was
36 in Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge
as ''.
Thu, Oct 12 2006
Poster of Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
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'.
Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
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")'.
Sun, Aug 07 2005
Poster of Passion
Passion
Audra McDonald was
34 in Passion
as 'Clara'.
Thu, Mar 31 2005
Poster of The Best Thief in the World
The Best Thief in the World
Audra McDonald was
33 in The Best Thief in the World
as 'Ruth'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family
Audra McDonald was
32 in It Runs in the Family
as 'Sarah Langley'.
Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Wonderful Town
Wonderful Town
Audra McDonald was
31 in Wonderful Town
as 'Eileen'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Wit
Wit
Audra McDonald was
30 in Wit
as 'Susie Monahan'.
Fri, Feb 09 2001
Poster of The Last Debate
The Last Debate
Audra McDonald was
30 in The Last Debate
as 'Barbara Manning'.
Sun, Nov 05 2000
Poster of Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London
Audra McDonald was
29 in Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London
as ''.
Thu, Mar 02 2000
Poster of Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock
Audra McDonald was
29 in Cradle Will Rock
as 'Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer'.
Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Audra McDonald was
29 in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
as 'Self - Performer'.
Wed, Dec 01 1999
Poster of Annie
Annie
Audra McDonald was
29 in Annie
as 'Miss Grace Farrell'.
Sun, Nov 07 1999
Poster of Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
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'.
Sun, Apr 18 1999
Poster of The Object of My Affection
The Object of My Affection
Audra McDonald was
27 in The Object of My Affection
as 'Wedding Singer'.
Fri, Apr 17 1998
Poster of Seven Servants
Seven Servants
Audra McDonald was
26 in Seven Servants
as ''.
Fri, Oct 04 1996
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Audra McDonald will be
53+ in Broadway: The Next Generation
as ''.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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 Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
Audra McDonald was
51+ in The Gilded Age
as 'Dorothy Scott'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of The Bite
The Bite
Audra McDonald was
50+ in The Bite
as 'Rachel'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of The Vote
The Vote
Audra McDonald was
50+ in The Vote
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 2020
Poster of Central Park
Central Park
Audra McDonald was
49+ in Central Park
as 'Ashley (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 29 2020
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Audra McDonald was
46+ in The Good Fight
as 'Liz Reddick, Liz Reddick-Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
Audra McDonald was
44+ in BoJack Horseman
as 'Mother Superior (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Audra McDonald was
43+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Audra McDonald was
41+ in Doc McStuffins
as 'Itty Bitty Bess (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2012
Poster of Meisterwerke der Klassik
Meisterwerke der Klassik
Audra McDonald was
41+ in Meisterwerke der Klassik
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 2012
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Audra McDonald was
39+ in The Good Wife
as 'Liz Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Audra McDonald was
38+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
Audra McDonald was
37+ in Private Practice
as 'Naomi Bennett'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Audra McDonald was
36+ in Kidnapped
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006
Poster of The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Audra McDonald was
36+ in The Megan Mullally Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Bedford Diaries
The Bedford Diaries
Audra McDonald was
35+ in The Bedford Diaries
as 'Carla Bonatelle'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 29 2006
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Audra McDonald was
35+ in The Colbert Report
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Audra McDonald was
34+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Dr. Naomi Bennett'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Audra McDonald was
34+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Mister Sterling
Mister Sterling
Audra McDonald was
32+ in Mister Sterling
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Audra McDonald was
29+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Audrey Jackson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Audra McDonald was
27+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Audra McDonald was
25+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Audra McDonald was
22+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Live from Lincoln Center
Live from Lincoln Center
Audra McDonald was
5+ in Live from Lincoln Center
as 'Clara'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 1976
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Audra McDonald was
0+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971