Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 18, 1950
Place of Birth:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Anna Deavere Smith
Biography
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Anna Deavere Smith (born September 18, 1950) is an American actress, playwright, and professor. She is currently the artist in residence at the Center for American Progress.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ghosted | Claudia Yates |
| 2021 | Here Today | Dr. Vidor |
| 2021 | Flora & Ulysses | Dr. Meescham |
| 2020 | A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote | Nancy McNally |
| 2018 | Notes from the Field | |
| 2018 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | Elaine |
| 2008 | Rachel Getting Married | Carol |
| 2007 | The Kingdom | Maricella Canavesio |
| 2007 | Life Support | Lucille |
| 2005 | Rent | Mrs. Jefferson |
| 2005 | Cry_Wolf | Headmaster Tinsley |
| 2004 | The Manchurian Candidate | Political Pundit |
| 2003 | The Human Stain | Mrs. Silk |
| 2000 | Twilight: Los Angeles | |
| 1997 | Hawaii's Last Queen | Self - Narrator |
| 1995 | The American President | Robin McCall |
| 1993 | Dave | Mrs. Travis |
| 1993 | Philadelphia | Anthea Burton |
| 1993 | Fires in the Mirror | Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various |
| 1987 | Unfinished Business | Anna |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Extrapolations | Arden Miller |
| 2022 | Inventing Anna | Maud Lewis |
| 2018 | For The People | Tina Krissman |
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow | Older Kendra |
| 2015 | StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson | Self |
| 2014 | black-ish | Alicia |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman | Betty Bruce (voice) |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary | AG Mary Campbell |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots | Self |
| 2010 | Masterclass | Self |
| 2009 | Nurse Jackie | Gloria Akalitus |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher | Self |
| 2002 | Presidio Med | Dr. Letty Jordan |
| 1999 | The West Wing | Nancy McNally |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lucille Fenton |
| 1997 | The Practice | D.A. Kate Brunner |
| 1988 | American Experience | Narrator (voice) |