Anna Deavere Smith

Anna Deavere Smith

75 · Born: Sep 18, 1950

Personal Details

BornSep 18, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Parents
  • Anna Young
  • Deavere Young Smith
Relatives
  • Rosalind Allen (Sibling)

Biography

Anna Deavere Smith, a talented and accomplished individual, made her entrance into the world on September 18, 1950, in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This remarkable actress and writer has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her outstanding performances in a wide range of films and projects.

Some of her most notable works include the critically acclaimed films "The Human Stain" (2003),"Rachel Getting Married" (2008),and "The American President" (1995).

Career

2023
Ghosted
Ghosted as Claudia Yates
2022
Inventing Anna
Inventing Anna as Maud Lewis
2021
Flora & Ulysses
Flora & Ulysses as Dr. Meescham
Here Today
Here Today as Dr. Vidor
For The People
For The People as Tina Krissman
2009
Nurse Jackie
Nurse Jackie as Gloria Akalitus
2007
Life Support
Life Support as Lucille
The Kingdom
The Kingdom as Maricella Canavesio
2005
Cry Wolf
Cry Wolf as Headmaster Tinsley
Rent
Rent as Mrs. Jefferson
2004
The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate as Political Pundit
2003
The Human Stain
The Human Stain as Mrs. Silk
2002
Presidio Med
Presidio Med as Dr. Letty Jordan
2001
The West Wing
The West Wing as Nancy McNally
1995
1993
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various
Dave
Dave as Mrs. Travis
Philadelphia
Philadelphia as Anthea Burton
2000
1993