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Samira Wiley Biography
Birth Name:Samira Denise Wiley
Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Best known for her roles as Poussey Washington in the series "Orange Is the New Black" and Moira Strand in the series "The Handmaid's Tale․"
- In 2010, she earned a degree from The Juilliard School
- Her first role was in two episodes of the CBS mystery series "Unforgettable․"
- Performed in a 2011 production of "Love's Labour's Lost" at The Public Theater
Awards
- 2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series: nominated
- 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
- 2018Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama: nominated
- 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2021Queerty-TV Performance: nominated
- 2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2025Tribute Award-Spotlight Tribute: winner