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My Take
Laverne Cox matters to me as both an artist and a threshold. Her work as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black made her the first openly transgender person nominated for an acting Emmy, and that fact alone reframes what visibility can mean. But I resist reducing her to a milestone; she is a genuinely commanding performer who happens to also be a tireless advocate. Coming from Mobile, Alabama, and building a career that pairs craft with conviction takes a particular kind of courage. What I respect is that she carries representation without letting it flatten her artistry. She opened a door and then proved, repeatedly, that she belonged inside it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laverne Cox
- Name (Japanese)
- ラヴァーン・コックス
- Reading
- らゔぁーん・こっくす
- Born
- May 29, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Mobile, Alabama, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / actor / television actor / LGBTQ rights activist / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Marymount Manhattan College
Awards & achievements
- 2014 GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Laverne Cox born?
Born May 29, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Laverne Cox from?
Laverne Cox is from Mobile, Alabama, United States.
What does Laverne Cox do?
Laverne Cox works as film producer, actor, television actor, LGBTQ rights activist, film actor.
How tall is Laverne Cox?
Laverne Cox is 180 cm.
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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.