Anna Deavere Smith
Biography
Anna Deavere Smith works in acting. Born September 18, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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46 titles- Extrapolations (2023) as Arden Miller
- Ghosted (2023) as Claudia Yates
- Inventing Anna (2022) as Maud Lewis
- Flora & Ulysses (2021) as Dr. Meescham
- Here Today (2021) as Dr. Vidor
- A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020) as Nancy McNally
- For the People (2018) as Tina Krissman
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) as Elaine
- Notes from the Field (2018)
- Notes from the Field (2018) Executive Producer
- Notes from the Field (2018) Writer
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Older Kendra
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Betty Bruce (voice)
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Mary Campbell
- black-ish (2014) as Alicia
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Masterclass (2010) as Self
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Gloria Akalitus
- Rachel Getting Married (2008) as Carol
- The Kingdom (2007) as Maricella Canavesio
- Life Support (2007) as Lucille
- Rent (2005) as Mrs. Jefferson
- Cry_Wolf (2005) as Headmaster Tinsley
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as Political Pundit
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- The Human Stain (2003) as Mrs. Silk
- Presidio Med (2002) as Dr. Letty Jordan
- Twilight: Los Angeles (2000)
- Twilight: Los Angeles (2000) Screenplay
- Twilight: Los Angeles (2000) Producer
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Lucille Fenton
- The West Wing (1999) as Nancy McNally
- The Practice (1997) as D.A. Kate Brunner
- Hawaii's Last Queen (1997) as Self - Narrator
- The American President (1995) as Robin McCall
- Philadelphia (1993) as Anthea Burton
- Dave (1993) as Mrs. Travis
- Fires in the Mirror (1993) as Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various
- Fires in the Mirror (1993) Writer
- American Experience (1988) as Narrator (voice)
- Unfinished Business (1987) as Anna
- Touched (1983) as Switchboard Operator
- American Playhouse (1982) as Various Characters
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- Soup for One (1982) as Deborah
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anna Deavere Smith best known for?
Anna Deavere Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Extrapolations (2023), Ghosted (2023), Inventing Anna (2022), For the People (2018).
When and where was Anna Deavere Smith born?
Anna Deavere Smith was born on September 18, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Anna Deavere Smith have?
Anna Deavere Smith has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2023.
What is Anna Deavere Smith's background in cinema and television?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Anna Deavere Smith (born September 18, 1950) is an American actress, playwright, and professor. She is currently the artist in residence at the Center for American Progress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anna Deavere Smith, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of co...