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Uzo Aduba Biography

Birth Name:Uzoamaka Nwanneka Aduba

Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

For her work in The Kennedy Center's production of "Translations of Xhosa," she was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Play
Was only the second person to win an Emmy Award in both comedy and drama for the same role
For her performance in the American Repertory Theater's adapation of the Greek tragedy "Prometheus Bound," she received a 2011 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Musical Performance
Graduated from Boston University, where she ran for the track team
Is the sister of hockey player Obi Aduba
Claimed that the first Broadway show she ever saw was a production of "Les Misérables," which inspired her to become a performer
Quote: "(Speaking in general to up-and-coming performers) "Be confident․ Be you․ Have fun along the way․ Trust your decisions and don't look back․""
Has performed opera at the White House and Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral

Awards

2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: winner
2014INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2016Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2017Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series: nominated
2017Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
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 a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2018Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2020Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Actress: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: winner
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television: winner
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2022Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2022Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2025Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie): nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Made For Television Movie / Limited Series: nominated