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My Take
Charlayne Woodard is exactly the kind of artist I gravitate toward: a performer who is also a maker. A two-time Obie winner as a playwright and a Tony nominee, she commands both sides of the craft, writing her own stories and inhabiting others'. Her training at DePaul gave her a foundation that still shows decades on, including her standout work on FX's Pose. I admire how she has stayed vital on the front lines of theater and screen rather than coasting. Depth over flash, substance over spectacle, she represents the genuine article in performance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Charlayne Woodard
- Name (Japanese)
- シャーレイン・ウッダード
- Reading
- しゃーれいん・うっだーど
- Born
- December 29, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Albany, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / playwright / television actor / film actor / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Albany High School
- University
- The Theatre School at DePaul University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Charlayne Woodard born?
Born December 29, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Charlayne Woodard from?
Charlayne Woodard is from Albany, New York, United States.
What does Charlayne Woodard do?
Charlayne Woodard works as actor, playwright, television actor, film actor, writer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.