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Born on November 8, 1952, Alfre Woodard is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Public records list Alfre Woodard as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 73. Schooling on record includes Bishop Kelley High School and Boston University. Recorded honors include Crystal Award (1995), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1997), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (1984) and 2 more.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
2. Background
- 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. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lion King |
| Notable work | Dinosaur |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realalfrewoodard/
- Xhttps://x.com/AlfreWoodard
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfre%20Woodard
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%83%83%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q526620
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alfre Woodard born?
Alfre Woodard was born on November 8, 1952 and is 73 years old.
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.
Where did Alfre Woodard study?
Alfre Woodard attended Boston University.
What is Alfre Woodard known for?
Alfre Woodard's notable works include The Lion King, Dinosaur.
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