Adina Porter

Birth Name:

Adina Porter

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress

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

2006Black Reel - Best Supporting Actress - Television:Nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress:Nominated
2017Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress on Television:Nominated
2018Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress on Television:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:Nominated
2024Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series:Nominated

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