Alfre Woodard

Alfrey Woodard was born on November 8, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. She graduated from Boston University School of Fine Arts. She played in New York and Washington theaters. On television, Woodard made her debut in 1978 in the film The Trial of the Moke, then starred in the TV series Freedom Road and For Girls of Color, played the role of Vinnie Mandela in the television film Mandela. On the big screen, Alfrey Woodard first appeared in the film Remember My Name (1978), but became known only after more

Alfrey Woodard was born on November 8, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. She graduated from Boston University School of Fine Arts. She played in New York and Washington theaters. On television, Woodard made her debut in 1978 in the film The Trial of the Moke, then starred in the TV series Freedom Road and For Girls of Color, played the role of Vinnie Mandela in the television film Mandela. On the big screen, Alfrey Woodard first appeared in the film Remember My Name (1978), but became known only after her role in the film Health. For her role in the film Cross Creek (1983), Woodard received an Oscar nomination as the best supporting actress. Among other works by Alfrey Woodard are films such as Passion Fish (1992) by John Sales, The Grand Canyon (1991) by Lawrence Kasdan and Primitive Fear (1996). The actress is actively engaged in politics, organized a society "Artists for freedom of South Africa". In 1993, Nelson Mandela invited her to his inauguration.