Madge Sinclair

Birth Name:

Madge Dorita Walters

Birth Place:

Kingston, Jamaica

Profession

Actress

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy on five occasions, winning with her last foray in ABC's "Gabriel's Fire"
Died at age 57 following a short-lived battle with leukemia
Left her native Jamaica at age 30, where she worked as a teacher, to pursue an acting career
Quote: "I am not one of those people who daydreams․ Once a thought comes into my head, I set about to make a reality of it․"
Quote: "In terms of career, I have not even scratched the surface․ I have not yet had a role that has tested the quality of the work I can do․ I think that is still to come․"
Worked with co-star James Earl Jones on numerous occasions, including "Coming to America" followed by "The Lion King" among others
Made her official acting debut in 1972, initially making appearances on various television series before gaining widespread recognition in the critically acclaimed miniseries "Roots" in 1977
Portrayed the first female to be named Captain in 1986's "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home"

1975Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Winner
1991Q Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series:Nominated

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