Alfre Woodard

Versatile film, TV and theater actress Alfre Woodard is a multi-Emmy award winner and nominee originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  From the iconic 1980s TV show Hill Street Blues to Miss Evers' Boys, Crooklyn and Love and Basketball, Woodard is known for stepping into roles as only a dedicated artist can. The wife and mother of two is also a co-founder of the non-profit organization Artists for a New South Africa.  The Oscar-nominated actress received a BET Awards nomination in 2006 for Best Actress.

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Critics' Choice Television Awards Shuns Scandal

Angela Bassett and Don Cheadle scored nominations.

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard has several Golden Globes and Emmys as well has been nominated for both awards on numerous occassions. She gave an incredible performance as the mother in Spike Lee's Crooklyn and had starring roles as the wives of Nelson Mandela and...

SAG Awards 2013: Denzel Washington and Alfre Woodard Receive Nominations

PLUS: Chris Tucker, Tracy Morgan and Amber Riley all pick up ensemble nods.

Alfre Woodard: November 8

The esteemed actress and Academy Award nominee turns 60.  (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Steel Magnolias (2012)

There’s always extra added pizazz, new energy and yes, well, color when an all-white film gets remade with a predominantly African-American cast. Steel Magnolias is the latest film to undergo this transformation. The 2012 version of this award-wi...

Alfre Woodard on returning to work after overcoming “empty nest syndrome”: 

“When you take care of that [parenting job] with good motive then the universe takes care of other things and has people calling you to say, ‘Hey, snap out of it mommy, bring your storytelling butt to work!’”  (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
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