Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Christian Science
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Roderick Spencer (1983)
Residences
Santa Monica
Education
Boston University College of Fine Arts, Boston University, Bishop Kelley High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 55,006 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 45 years (1980-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1952 -- US detonates first hydrogen bomb; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1952 →
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Filmography (45)
AWARDS (10)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2003
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
1997
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
1997
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Crystal Award
1995
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Biography
Alfre Ette Woodard (born November 8, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and Grammy Award, 12 times for Emmy Awards (winning four), and has also won a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is known for her role in films such as Cross Creek, Miss Firecracker, Grand Canyon, Passion Fish, Primal Fear, Star Trek: First Contact, Miss Evers' Boys, K-PAX, Radio, Take the Lead and The Family That Preys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alfre Woodard?
Alfre Woodard is 73 years old, born on .
Where was Alfre Woodard born?
Alfre Woodard was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
What movies or shows has Alfre Woodard been in?
Alfre Woodard has 45 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Last Frontier (2025), Monsieur Spade (2024), Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023), The Gray Man (2022), See (2019).
What is Alfre Woodard known for?
Alfre Woodard is primarily known as an actor. Alfre Ette Woodard (born November 8, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and Grammy…
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