Patina Miller Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a 2013 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for "Pippin․"
• Attended Carnegie Mellon University on a full scholarship, graduating in 2006 with a degree in musical theatre
• Attended the Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities in her native state of South Carolina
• Began singing in her church's gospel choir
• Quote: "(From her Twitter profile) "I love performing․""
• Earned a Tony Award for her performance in the 2013 revival of "Pippin․"
• Known for starring in both the West End and Broadway productions of "Sister Act․"
• Replaced by actress Raven-Symoné on the "Sister Act" tour
• Secured the role of Commander Paylor in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Parts 1 and 2․"
• Starred on the soap opera "All My Children․"
• Was one of three finalists for the role of Effie White in "Dreamgirls," which eventually went to actress Jennifer Hudson along with an Academy Award for the performance