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André De Shields is credited as a theatre director, singer and choreographer. André De Shields was born on January 12, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The age as of 2026 is 80. Education on record includes University of Wisconsin–Madison. Recorded honors include Emmy Award.
My Take
André De Shields is, frankly, a living legend. Born in Baltimore in 1946 and still commanding the stage well into his seventies, he holds the rare triple of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy. His Hermes in Hadestown was a masterclass, that level of presence and precision at his age borders on unfair. Actor, singer, director, choreographer, he is a multi-disciplinary force with the polish of his University of Wisconsin training. What moves me most is the dignity and total commitment he brings to performance. With film work like The Instigators, he shows no sign of slowing. A true artist, justly beloved.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- André De Shields
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレ・ド・シールズ
- Reading
- あんどれ・ど・しーるず
- Born
- January 12, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- actor / theatre director / singer / choreographer / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- Emmy Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Instigators | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.andredeshields.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/Andre_DeShields
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9%20De%20Shields
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4759878
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 André De Shields born?
Born January 12, 1946 (age 80).
Where is André De Shields from?
André De Shields is from Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
What does André De Shields do?
André De Shields works as actor, theatre director, singer, choreographer, stage actor.
What is André De Shields known for?
Notable works include The Instigators.
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