Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Age: 55 years old
Born: July 3, 1970 in Berlin, Germany
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. She has performed in musicals, operas, and dramas such as A ...Moon for the Misbegotten, 110 in the Shade, Carousel, Ragtime, Master Class, and Porgy and Bess. In addition to her six Tony Awards, she has received numerous accolades including two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2016 from President Barack Obama and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2017.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV | 2025
Self
2 Episodes
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors: Broadway

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors: Broadway

TV | 2025
Self
One Episode
My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

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

Movie | 2024
Self
Ragtime Reunion Concert

Ragtime Reunion Concert

Movie | 2024
Sarah
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Movie | 2024
Rustin

Rustin

Movie | 2023
Ella Baker
Origin

Origin

Movie | 2023
Miss Hale
Whitney Houston in Focus

Whitney Houston in Focus

Movie | 2023
Down Low

Down Low

Movie | 2023
Patty
The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

TV | 2022
Dorothy Scott
16 Episodes
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
The Kennedy Center at 50

The Kennedy Center at 50

Movie | 2021
Herself / Host
Respect

Respect

Movie | 2021
Barbara Franklin
Ohio State Murders

Ohio State Murders

Movie | 2021
Suzanne
The Bite

The Bite

TV | 2021
Rachel
6 Episodes
The View

The View

TV | 2021
Self - Guest
One Episode
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

TV | 2021
Self
One Episode
Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Movie | 2020
The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

Movie | 2020
Self - Host
An Evening With Audra McDonald

An Evening With Audra McDonald

Movie | 2020
In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies

In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies

Movie | 2020
Soloist
Song of Rapa Nui

Song of Rapa Nui

Movie | 2020
Narrator
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

TV | 2020
Liz Reddick
27 Episodes
The Vote

The Vote

TV | 2020
2 Episodes
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

TV | 2020
Self - Special Guest
One Episode
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

TV | 2020
Self
One Episode
Central Park

Central Park

TV | 2020
Ashley (voice)
One Episode
Sutton Foster: Live from Lincoln Center

Sutton Foster: Live from Lincoln Center

Movie | 2018
Host
Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life

Movie | 2018
Self
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

Movie | 2018
Self - Host
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

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

Movie | 2018
Host
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

TV | 2018
Liz Reddick-Lawrence
20 Episodes
BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

TV | 2018
Mother Superior (voice)
2 Episodes
RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

TV | 2018
Self - Guest Judge
One Episode
Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation

Movie | 2017
Self
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Movie | 2017
Madame Garderobe
Hello Again

Hello Again

Movie | 2017
Sally
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Movie | 2016
Lady Day
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Movie | 2016
Caroler
Ricki and the Flash

Ricki and the Flash

Movie | 2015
Maureen Brummel
Josh Groban: Stages Live

Josh Groban: Stages Live

Movie | 2015
Self
Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins

TV | 2015
Itty Bitty Bess (voice)
One Episode
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Movie | 2014
Beggar Woman
The Sound of Music Live!

The Sound of Music Live!

Movie | 2013
Mother Abbess
Six by Sondheim

Six by Sondheim

Movie | 2013
Self
The Ordained

The Ordained

Movie | 2013
Anthea
Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Movie | 2013
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center

Movie | 2013
Host
The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV | 2013
Liz Lawrence
One Episode
Iron Chef America

Iron Chef America

TV | 2013
Judge
One Episode
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

Movie | 2012
The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

TV | 2012
One Episode
Meisterwerke der Klassik

Meisterwerke der Klassik

TV | 2012
Self
One Episode
Rampart

Rampart

Movie | 2011
Sarah
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Movie | 2010
Self
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Movie | 2009
Self - Performer
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

TV | 2009
Dr. Naomi Bennett
One Episode
A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Movie | 2008
Ruth Younger
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Movie | 2007
Jenny Smith
The View

The View

TV | 2007
Self
2 Episodes
Private Practice

Private Practice

TV | 2007
Naomi Bennett
77 Episodes
Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Movie | 2006
Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Movie | 2006
The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show

TV | 2006
Self
One Episode
Kidnapped

Kidnapped

TV | 2006
3 Episodes
The Bedford Diaries

The Bedford Diaries

TV | 2006
Carla Bonatelle
8 Episodes
The Megan Mullally Show

The Megan Mullally Show

TV | 2006
Self - Guest
One Episode
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

Movie | 2005
Self
Passion

Passion

Movie | 2005
Clara
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

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

Movie | 2005
Sarah (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
Live from Lincoln Center

Live from Lincoln Center

TV | 2005
Clara
One Episode
The Best Thief in the World

The Best Thief in the World

Movie | 2004
Ruth
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

Movie | 2003
Sarah Langley
Mister Sterling

Mister Sterling

TV | 2003
10 Episodes
Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town

Movie | 2002
Eileen
Wit

Wit

Movie | 2001
Susie Monahan
The Last Debate

The Last Debate

Movie | 2000
Barbara Manning
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Movie | 2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV | 2000
Audrey Jackson
2 Episodes
Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock

Movie | 1999
Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
Annie

Annie

Movie | 1999
Miss Grace Farrell
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Movie | 1999
Bessie in her 20s
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

Movie | 1999
Self - Performer
Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street

TV | 1999
One Episode
The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

TV | 1999
Self
One Episode
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

Movie | 1998
Wedding Singer
Seven Servants

Seven Servants

Movie | 1996
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Movie | 1995
Self
Great Performances

Great Performances

TV | 1995
Self
One Episode
The Auction

The Auction

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

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

Movie | 2024
Self
Ragtime Reunion Concert

Ragtime Reunion Concert

Movie | 2024
Sarah
Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Movie | 2024
Rustin

Rustin

Movie | 2023
Ella Baker
Origin

Origin

Movie | 2023
Miss Hale
Whitney Houston in Focus

Whitney Houston in Focus

Movie | 2023
Down Low

Down Low

Movie | 2023
Patty
The Kennedy Center at 50

The Kennedy Center at 50

Movie | 2021
Herself / Host
Respect

Respect

Movie | 2021
Barbara Franklin
Ohio State Murders

Ohio State Murders

Movie | 2021
Suzanne
Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Movie | 2020
The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

Movie | 2020
Self - Host
An Evening With Audra McDonald

An Evening With Audra McDonald

Movie | 2020
In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies

In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies

Movie | 2020
Soloist
Song of Rapa Nui

Song of Rapa Nui

Movie | 2020
Narrator
Sutton Foster: Live from Lincoln Center

Sutton Foster: Live from Lincoln Center

Movie | 2018
Host
Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life

Movie | 2018
Self
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

Movie | 2018
Self - Host
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

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

Movie | 2018
Host
Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation

Movie | 2017
Self
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Movie | 2017
Madame Garderobe
Hello Again

Hello Again

Movie | 2017
Sally
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Movie | 2016
Lady Day
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Movie | 2016
Caroler
Ricki and the Flash

Ricki and the Flash

Movie | 2015
Maureen Brummel
Josh Groban: Stages Live

Josh Groban: Stages Live

Movie | 2015
Self
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Movie | 2014
Beggar Woman
The Sound of Music Live!

The Sound of Music Live!

Movie | 2013
Mother Abbess
Six by Sondheim

Six by Sondheim

Movie | 2013
Self
The Ordained

The Ordained

Movie | 2013
Anthea
Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Movie | 2013
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center

Movie | 2013
Host
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

Movie | 2012
Rampart

Rampart

Movie | 2011
Sarah
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Movie | 2010
Self
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Movie | 2009
Self - Performer
A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Movie | 2008
Ruth Younger
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Movie | 2007
Jenny Smith
Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Movie | 2006
Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Movie | 2006
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

Movie | 2005
Self
Passion

Passion

Movie | 2005
Clara
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

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

Movie | 2005
Sarah (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
The Best Thief in the World

The Best Thief in the World

Movie | 2004
Ruth
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

Movie | 2003
Sarah Langley
Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town

Movie | 2002
Eileen
Wit

Wit

Movie | 2001
Susie Monahan
The Last Debate

The Last Debate

Movie | 2000
Barbara Manning
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Movie | 2000
Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock

Movie | 1999
Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
Annie

Annie

Movie | 1999
Miss Grace Farrell
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Movie | 1999
Bessie in her 20s
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

Movie | 1999
Self - Performer
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

Movie | 1998
Wedding Singer
Seven Servants

Seven Servants

Movie | 1996
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Movie | 1995
Self
The Auction

The Auction

Movie
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV | 2025
Self
2 Episodes
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors: Broadway

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors: Broadway

TV | 2025
Self
One Episode
The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

TV | 2022
Dorothy Scott
16 Episodes
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
The Bite

The Bite

TV | 2021
Rachel
6 Episodes
The View

The View

TV | 2021
Self - Guest
One Episode
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

TV | 2021
Self
One Episode
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

TV | 2020
Liz Reddick
27 Episodes
The Vote

The Vote

TV | 2020
2 Episodes
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

TV | 2020
Self - Special Guest
One Episode
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

TV | 2020
Self
One Episode
Central Park

Central Park

TV | 2020
Ashley (voice)
One Episode
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

TV | 2018
Liz Reddick-Lawrence
20 Episodes
BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

TV | 2018
Mother Superior (voice)
2 Episodes
RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

TV | 2018
Self - Guest Judge
One Episode
Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins

TV | 2015
Itty Bitty Bess (voice)
One Episode
The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV | 2013
Liz Lawrence
One Episode
Iron Chef America

Iron Chef America

TV | 2013
Judge
One Episode
The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

TV | 2012
One Episode
Meisterwerke der Klassik

Meisterwerke der Klassik

TV | 2012
Self
One Episode
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

TV | 2009
Dr. Naomi Bennett
One Episode
The View

The View

TV | 2007
Self
2 Episodes
Private Practice

Private Practice

TV | 2007
Naomi Bennett
77 Episodes
The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show

TV | 2006
Self
One Episode
Kidnapped

Kidnapped

TV | 2006
3 Episodes
The Bedford Diaries

The Bedford Diaries

TV | 2006
Carla Bonatelle
8 Episodes
The Megan Mullally Show

The Megan Mullally Show

TV | 2006
Self - Guest
One Episode
Live from Lincoln Center

Live from Lincoln Center

TV | 2005
Clara
One Episode
Mister Sterling

Mister Sterling

TV | 2003
10 Episodes
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV | 2000
Audrey Jackson
2 Episodes
Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street

TV | 1999
One Episode
The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

TV | 1999
Self
One Episode
Great Performances

Great Performances

TV | 1995
Self
One Episode