Samira Wiley
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