Uzo Aduba

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Uzo Aduba born?February 10, 1981
2. Where was Uzo Aduba born?United States
3. What is the notable films?American Pastoral, My Little Pony: The Movie, Lightyear
4. Who is Uzo Aduba?Uzo Aduba is a Nigerian-American actress who plays many different characters on TV, film, and stage.
5. What is Uzo Aduba famous for?She is best known for playing Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on the Netflix show "Orange Is the New Black," and for playing Shirley Chisholm on "Mrs. America."

Emmy Award: An international award bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for outstanding achievements in the television industry.
Screen Actors Guild Award: An award presented annually by SAG-AFTRA to recognize outstanding performances in film and television, voted on by actors.
Tony Award: A prestigious award given for excellence in live Broadway theatre productions, often considered the highest honor in American theater.
Miniseries: A television program that presents a story over a predetermined, limited number of episodes, typically concluding with a final episode.