Adina Porter Biography

Fast Facts

• Won an Obie Award for her performance in the play "Venus" at the New York Shakespeare Festival
• Was nominated for a Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "American Horror Story" in 2017
• Trained in acting at SUNY Purchase
• Quote: "I was born in NYC, where whatever I dreamt of being, there were avenues to make those dreams come true․ I don't remember when I decided that I wanted to be an actor․ I can't remember wanting to be anything else․"
• Quote: "(On why she loves acting): "I love getting into the psychology of why people do what they do, and then trying to bring it to life․""
• Has twice worked with theater director Scott Elliot, first on "A Ride Down Mt․ Morgan" and later on the Broadway show "The Women․"
• Adapted Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest Eye" into a play for a project at SUNY Purchase and was invited to Morrison's home to perform the play for her
• Met playwright Arthur Miller during a rehearsal for his play "A Ride Down Mt․ Morgan" at the Williamstown Theatre Festival