Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba, born on February 10, 1981, is a celebrated American actress known for her versatile performances across stage, film, and television. With a remarkable ability to embody diverse characters, she has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Aduba's career is marked by her groundbreaking role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, which aired from 2013 to 2019. Her portrayal earned her significant accolades, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014 and another for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2015.

In addition to her Emmy wins, Aduba has received five Screen Actors Guild Awards and has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and one Tony Award. She is notably one of only two actors to achieve an Emmy Award in both comedy and drama categories for the same role, a feat shared with the legendary Ed Asner.

Aduba's filmography includes notable films such as American Pastoral (2016), My Little Pony: The Movie (2017), and Lightyear (2022). Her talent extends to voice acting, with roles in animated features like Steven Universe: The Movie (2019). In 2020, she portrayed the iconic Shirley Chisholm in the Hulu miniseries Mrs. America, a performance that earned her another Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

Continuing her impressive trajectory, Aduba starred in Lynn Nottage's play Clyde's on Broadway in 2021, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Most recently, she has taken on a leading role in the upcoming Netflix series The Residence, where she is poised to showcase her talent once again, earning a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the seventy-seventh Primetime Emmy Awards.