Photo: United States House of Representatives - Office of Terri Sewell / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What I admire most about Alfre Woodard is her quiet authority. She rarely chases the flashiest leading role, yet she anchors every project with a dignity that feels effortless. The four Emmys and Oscar nomination confirm what the work already tells you, but I think her real signature is the warmth she lends to voice roles like The Lion King and Dinosaur, where her tone alone adds weight. Trained on stage out of Tulsa and Boston University, she carries that discipline everywhere. To me she is the kind of performer who elevates a scene simply by being present, an understated treasure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alfre Woodard
- Name (Japanese)
- アルフレ・ウッダード
- Reading
- あるふれ・うっだーど
- Born
- November 8, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bishop Kelley High School
- University
- Boston University
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Crystal Award
- 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
- 1984 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- 1987 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- 2003 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Audie Award for Best Female Narrator
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lion King | — | |
| Notable work | Dinosaur | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alfre Woodard born?
Born November 8, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Alfre Woodard from?
Alfre Woodard is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Alfre Woodard do?
Alfre Woodard works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
What is Alfre Woodard known for?
Notable works include The Lion King, Dinosaur.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.