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Anna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith was born on September 18, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Human Stain (2003), Rachel Getting Married (2008) and The American President (1995).
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Actress (35 credits)
Actress (35 credits)
2018
For the People
(TV Series) (filming)
Tina Krissman
Tina Krissman
- Have You Met Leonard Knox?
... Tina Krissman
2015-2017
Black-ish
(TV Series)
Alicia
Alicia
- First and Last
(2017)
... Alicia
- Sister, Sister
(2017)
... Alicia
- The Leftovers
(2016)
... Alicia
- Keeping Up with the Johnsons
(2016)
... Alicia
- The Peer-ent Trap
(2015)
... Alicia (voice, uncredited)
2016
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Warden Lucille Fenton
Warden Lucille Fenton
- Nationwide Manhunt
(2016)
... Warden Lucille Fenton
2009-2015
Nurse Jackie
(TV Series)
Gloria Akalitus
Gloria Akalitus
- I Say a Little Prayer
(2015)
... Gloria Akalitus
- Vigilante Jones
(2015)
... Gloria Akalitus
- Jackie and the Wolf
(2015)
... Gloria Akalitus
- Serviam in Caritate
(2015)
... Gloria Akalitus
- Managed Care
(2015)
... Gloria Akalitus
2000-2006
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Nancy McNally
Nancy McNally
- Transition
(2006)
... Nancy McNally
- Requiem
(2006)
... Nancy McNally
- Liftoff
(2004)
... Nancy McNally
- Talking Points
(2004)
... Nancy McNally
- The Warfare of Genghis Khan
(2004)
... Nancy McNally
2002
Presidio Med
(TV Series)
Dr. Letty Jordan
Dr. Letty Jordan
- Second Chance
(2002)
... Dr. Letty Jordan
- This Baby's Gonna Fly
(2002)
... Dr. Letty Jordan
- Good Question
... Dr. Letty Jordan
- Best of Enemies
... Dr. Letty Jordan
2000
The Practice
(TV Series)
D.A. Kate Brunner
D.A. Kate Brunner
- The Deal
(2000)
... D.A. Kate Brunner
- We Hold These Truths...
(2000)
... D.A. Kate Brunner
- Germ Warfare
(2000)
... D.A. Kate Brunner
- Summary Judgments
(2000)
... D.A. Kate Brunner
1997
American Experience
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Hawaii's Last Queen
(1997)
... Narrator (voice)
1993
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various
Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various
- Fires in the Mirror
(1993)
... Rev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various
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Writer (4 credits)
Writer (4 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Self (23 credits)
Self (23 credits)
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(November 7, 1997 to January 4, 1998) Her play, "House Arrest: First Edition," was performed in The Arena Stage Theatre production at the Kreeger Theater in Washington D.C. Mark Rucker was director. See more »Official Sites:
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Anna Smith Deveare
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Do you want to be an artist so the whole world would look at you, or do you want to be an artist because you want to use your ability to attract attention, to have the world see itself through you differently?Trivia:
Has had parts in Dave (1993) and The American President (1995), as well as a recurring role on The West Wing (1999). All three are primarily set in the White House. See more »Star Sign:
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