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Loretta Devine is credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Loretta Devine was born on August 21, 1949 in Houston, Texas, United States. The age as of 2026 is 76. Education on record includes Carver High School and University of Houston. Awards on record include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (2011).
My Take
Loretta Devine is a masterclass in the value of the great character actor. From originating a role in the Broadway production of Dreamgirls to film work in Waiting to Exhale and her beloved recurring turn on Grey's Anatomy, she has moved fluidly across stage, screen, and voice work for decades. Her 2011 Emmy win confirmed what audiences already felt. What I admire most is not star wattage but the warmth and texture she brings to every part. A University of Houston graduate who built her reputation patiently, Devine is the kind of performer who makes the whole story feel alive and human.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Loretta Devine
- Name (Japanese)
- ロレッタ・デヴァイン
- Reading
- ろれった・でゔぁいん
- Born
- August 21, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Carver High School
- University
- University of Houston
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Loretta Devine born?
Born August 21, 1949 (age 76).
Where is Loretta Devine from?
Loretta Devine is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Loretta Devine do?
Loretta Devine works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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