Audra McDonald, 1970
Actors · July 3, 1970
Audra McDonald
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Audra McDonald is 56 years old, born July 3, 1970 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Audra McDonald holds the record for most Tony Awards won by any actor: six wins across all four acting categories. Born July 3, 1970, in the US, she dominated Broadway through roles in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun, Porgy and Bess, and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. Beyond theatre, she's earned two Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and performed as a classical soprano with major orchestras. Cancer season energy: controlled precision meeting emotional depth.
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Biography
Audra McDonald is an American singer and actress who redefined Broadway stardom by becoming the first and only performer to win Tony Awards in all four acting categories. Born July 3, 1970, she won six Tonys for Carousel (1994), Master Class (1996), Ragtime (1998), A Raisin in the Sun (2004), Porgy and Bess (2012), and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (2014). She holds eleven Tony nominations as of the 78th Awards. Her television work includes Dr. Naomi Bennett on Private Practice (2007–2011), Liz Lawrence on The Good Wife and The Good Fight, and an Emmy-winning hosting role for Live from Lincoln Center (2015). She received Emmy nominations for Wit (2001), A Raisin in the Sun (2008), and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (2016). On film, she appeared in Ricki and the Flash (2015), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Respect (2021), and Rustin (2023). As a classical soprano, she has performed with Houston Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and major orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. Her 2008 recording of Kurt Weill's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny won Grammy Awards for Best Classical Album and Best Opera Recording. She maintains an active concert career across jazz, musical theatre, and classical repertoire. As a Cancer, McDonald channels the sign's emotional intelligence into nuanced character work. Life Path 9 suggests a universal artist drawn to healing and transformative roles.
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Trivia
- McDonald won the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2016 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2017.
- She is the only actor to win Tony Awards in all four acting categories: play, revival play, musical, and revival musical.
- Her Grammy-winning recording paired her with the Los Angeles Opera for Kurt Weill's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny in 2008.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Audra McDonald often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Audra McDonald?
- Audra McDonald is 56 years old (born July 3, 1970).
- When is Audra McDonald's birthday?
- Audra McDonald was born on July 3, 1970.
- What is Audra McDonald's zodiac sign?
- Audra McDonald is a Cancer, born July 3, 1970.
- What is Audra McDonald's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Audra McDonald was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Audra McDonald from?
- Audra McDonald is from United States.
- What does Audra McDonald do?
- Audra McDonald is a actor.
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