Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

🎂 3rd July 1970 (55 yrs) 📍 Berlin, Germany

Known For

Beauty and the Beast

Biography

Audra Ann McDonald is an American actress and singer. Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, she has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win in all four acting categories. She has performed in musicals, operas, and dramas such as A Moon for the Misbegotten, 110 in the Shade, Carousel, Ragtime, Master Class, and Porgy and Bess. In addition to her six Tony Awards, she has received numerous accolades including two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2016 from President Barack Obama and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2017.

Audra McDonald

🎬 Movies Featuring Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium (2024)

Ragtime Reunion Concert

Ragtime Reunion Concert (2024)

as Sarah
My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (2024)

as Self
Origin

Origin (2023)

as Miss Hale
Whitney Houston in Focus

Whitney Houston in Focus (2023)

Rustin

Rustin (2023)

as Ella Baker
Down Low

Down Low (2023)

as Patty
The Kennedy Center at 50

The Kennedy Center at 50 (2021)

as Herself / Host
Respect

Respect (2021)

as Barbara Franklin
Ohio State Murders

Ohio State Murders (2021)

as Suzanne
An Evening With Audra McDonald

An Evening With Audra McDonald (2020)

Song of Rapa Nui

Song of Rapa Nui (2020)

as Narrator
In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies

In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl: Musicals and the Movies (2020)

as Soloist
Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald

Live with Carnegie Hall: Audra McDonald (2020)

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)

as Self - Host
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2018)

as Self - Host
Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life (2018)

as Self
Live from Lincoln Center: Sutton Foster in Concert

Live from Lincoln Center: Sutton Foster in Concert (2018)

as Host
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway (2018)

as Host
Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation (2017)

as Self
Hello Again

Hello Again (2017)

as Sally
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

as Madame Garderobe
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016)

as Caroler
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill (2016)

as Lady Day
Josh Groban: Stages Live

Josh Groban: Stages Live (2015)

as Self
Ricki and the Flash

Ricki and the Flash (2015)

as Maureen Brummel
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2014)

as Beggar Woman
Six by Sondheim

Six by Sondheim (2013)

as Self
The Sound of Music Live!

The Sound of Music Live! (2013)

as Mother Abbess
No Image

The Ordained (2013)

as Anthea
Audra McDonald: Go Back Home

Audra McDonald: Go Back Home (2013)

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center (2013)

as Host
One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch

One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch (2012)

Rampart

Rampart (2011)

as Sarah
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010)

as Self
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)

as Self - Performer
The Music Instinct: Science & Song

The Music Instinct: Science & Song (2009)

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun (2008)

as Ruth Younger
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (2007)

as Jenny Smith
Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve

Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve (2006)

Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge

Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge (2006)

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves

Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves (2005)

as Self
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (2005)

as Sarah (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
Passion

Passion (2005)

as Clara
The Best Thief in the World

The Best Thief in the World (2004)

as Ruth
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family (2003)

as Sarah Langley
Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town (2002)

as Eileen
Wit

Wit (2001)

as Susie Monahan
The Last Debate

The Last Debate (2000)

as Barbara Manning
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London

Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London (2000)

Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock (1999)

as Blitzstein - 'Joe Worker' Singer
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)

as Self - Performer
Annie

Annie (1999)

as Miss Grace Farrell
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999)

as Bessie in her 20s
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection (1998)

as Wedding Singer
Creating Ragtime

Creating Ragtime (1998)

as Sarah
Seven Servants

Seven Servants (1996)

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995)

as Self
No Image

The Auction (N/A)