Alfre Woodard, a renowned actress, was born on November 8, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the youngest of three children to Constance, a dedicated homemaker, and Marion H. Woodard, a talented interior designer. According to her godmother, Alfre's name was divinely inspired, as she claimed to have seen a vision of the name written in golden letters.
Before pursuing a career in acting, Alfre was an accomplished high school cheerleader and track star. However, it was a nun at her school who encouraged her to audition for a school play, sparking her passion for the craft. She then went on to study acting at Boston University, followed by a brief stint on Broadway before relocating to Los Angeles, California.
Alfre's early career received a significant boost when she landed her first major role in the 1978 film "Remember My Name," alongside the talented Jeff Goldblum. Since then, she has continued to thrive in the industry, earning numerous accolades and recognition.
Today, Alfre resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, writer Roderick M. Spencer, and their two lovingly adopted children, Mavis and Duncan. Her remarkable career has been celebrated by People Magazine, who named her one of the Most Beautiful People in America.
