Born on August 11, 1965, in St. Matthews, South Carolina, she grew up in Central Falls, Rhode Island. She pursued theater at Rhode Island College and later attended Juilliard. Her career began on stage, earning acclaim in productions like "King Hedley II," which won her a Tony Award. Transitioning to film and television, she gained recognition for roles in "Doubt," "The Help," and "Fences," the latter earning an Academy Award. Known for her powerful performances, she became the first African American to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
SERENA
Serena is a compelling sports drama that delves into the life and career of tennis legend Serena Williams. The film explores her journey from a...
THE HELP
The Help, released in 2011, is a powerful drama centered around the lives of African American maids in 1960s Mississippi. The film follows Skeeter, a...
BLACKHAT
Blackhat is a 2015 action thriller film directed by Michael Mann. The story follows a convicted hacker who is released from prison to help track down...
THE PALE BLUE EYE
The Pale Blue Eye follows a retired detective investigating a series of gruesome murders at West Point Military Academy in the 19th century. As he...
SOLARIS
Solaris is a science fiction drama film based on the novel of the same name by Stanislaw Lem. The story follows a psychologist who is sent to...
KNIGHT AND DAY
Knight and Day is a 2010 action-comedy film directed by James Mangold. The movie follows June Havens, played by Cameron Diaz, whose life changes after...
PRISONERS
Prisoners is a gripping thriller that follows the harrowing journey of Keller Dover, a father whose daughter and her friend go missing. Faced with law...
FENCES
Fences is a powerful drama that explores the complex dynamics within an African-American family in 1950s Pittsburgh. The film focuses on Troy Maxson,...
DOUBT
Set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, 'Doubt' centers around the strict and conservative principal, Sister Aloysius Beauvier, who suspects the...
GIRLS OF SUMMER
Girls of Summer is a captivating drama that follows the journey of a women's baseball team striving to make their mark in a male-dominated sport. Set...
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby is a unique cinematic project that explores the complex nature of a relationship by following the story of Conor...
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
Beautiful Creatures follows Ethan Wate, a curious teen in Gatlin, South Carolina, who falls for Lena Duchannes, a mysterious new girl from a powerful...
THE PITCH PERFECT GAME
The Pitch Perfect Game is an inspiring sports drama that follows the journey of a pioneering all-female baseball team breaking barriers in a...
WIDOWS
Widows is a 2018 heist thriller film about a group of widows who decide to complete a heist job that their deceased criminal husbands failed to...
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES
Swinging for the Fences is an inspiring drama that chronicles the journey of a women's baseball team as they fight for recognition in a male-dominated...
THE BELLES OF BASEBALL
The Belles of Baseball is a heartwarming drama that delves into the untold story of women athletes who broke barriers in the male-dominated world of...