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Adriane Lenox
Born
Education Lambuth University (BA)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1978–present

Adriane Lenox is an American actress. She is very well known for her amazing work in Broadway plays. She won a big award called the Tony Award in 2005. This was for her role in the play Doubt: A Parable. She was nominated for another Tony Award in 2014 for After Midnight.

Early Life and Education

Adriane Lenox grew up in Tennessee. She went to Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee. There, she earned a degree in drama. After finishing college, she started her acting career. One of her first shows in New York was Ain’t Misbehavin.

Acting Career

Adriane Lenox has acted in many plays, movies, and TV shows. She is known for her strong performances.

On Stage (Theatre)

Adriane Lenox has been on Broadway many times. In 2005, she played Mrs. Muller in Doubt: A Parable. For this role, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. This is a very important award in theatre.

She also appeared in other famous Broadway shows. These include Kiss Me, Kate in 1999 and Chicago. She was also in After Midnight in 2013. This show was based on a review called Cotton Club Parade.

Besides Broadway, she has acted in many Off-Broadway shows. These are plays performed in smaller theatres in New York. She won an Obie Award for her role in Dinah Was in 1998.

In Movies and on TV

Adriane Lenox has also appeared in several movies. She was in the 2009 film The Blind Side. In this movie, she played Denise Oher. Other movies she acted in include Black Snake Moan (2006) and The Butler (2013).

On television, she has been in many popular shows. You might have seen her in episodes of Law & Order or Nurse Jackie. She also had repeating roles in shows like 30 Rock, Daredevil, and The Blacklist. She was also in an HBO movie called The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This movie starred Oprah Winfrey.

Stage Performances List

Here is a list of some of Adriane Lenox's stage performances.

Broadway Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1978 Ain't Misbehavin' Performer Her first Broadway show
1981 Dreamgirls Lorrell Robinson Understudy role
1995 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Miss Jones
1996 Chicago Matron
1999 The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm Performer
Kiss Me, Kate Hattie
2004 Caroline, or Change Caroline Thibodeaux Standby role
2005 Doubt Mrs. Muller She created this role
2013 After Midnight Performer She created this role

Touring Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1979 Ain't Misbehavin' Performer 5 First national tour
2006 Doubt Mrs. Muller

Filmography (Movies)

Here are some of the movies Adriane Lenox has been in.

Year Title Role
1987 Forever, Lulu Girl in ...
2005 Preaching to the Choir Sister Emma
2006 Griffin & Phoenix Doctor
Black Snake Moan Rose Woods
2007 Where God Left His Shoes Carita
My Blueberry Nights Sandy
Alvin and the Chipmunks Vet
2009 The Blind Side Denise Oher
2010 The Sorcerer's Apprentice Ms. Algar
2011 The Inheritance Felicia
2012 Red Lights Rina
Lola Versus Professor
You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You Mother Malone
2013 The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete Group Home Lady
The Butler Gina
2014 The Skeleton Twins Dr. Linda Essex
Love Is Strange Principal
Affluenza Professor Walker
2017 Crown Heights Grace
2018 It's Time Miss Hattie Winston
2019 21 Bridges Vonetta Davis
2020 Bruised Angel McQueen
2021 The United States vs. Billie Holiday Mrs. Fletcher

Television Appearances

Here are some of the TV shows Adriane Lenox has appeared in.

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Double Platinum TV movie
Law & Order Myra Warren Episode: "Haven"
2000 Third Watch Mrs. Felder Episode: "Officer Involved"
2001 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Alva Tate Episode: "Rooftop"
Law & Order Charlene Royal Episode: "3 Dawg Night"
2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Sharon Tassler Episode: "Perfect"
2004 Third Watch Doctor Episode: "Higher Calling"
2005 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Judy Carlton Episode: "Rockabye"
2007 Shark Mary Draper Episode: "... Free"
2008–2009 Lipstick Jungle Marva Recurring role
2009 Royal Pains Hospital Administrator Episode: "Pilot"
2010 Law & Order Dolores Martin Episode: "Four Cops Shot"
Detroit 1-8-7 Eva Gibbons Episode: "Lost Child/Murder 101"
2011–2012 30 Rock Sherry 4 episodes
Damages Angel Auroro 5 episodes
2012 NYC 22 Sheila Gordon Episode: "Turf War"
2014 Unforgettable Rhonda Episode: "Manhunt"
Black Box Ruby Gibson Episode: "Kodachrome"
2014–2017 The Blacklist Reven Wright Recurring role
2015 Marvel's Daredevil Doris Urich Recurring role
Nurse Jackie Episode: "Jackie and the Wolf"
The Mysteries of Laura Ms. Parker Episode: "The Mystery of the Cure for Loneliness"
2016 Billions Mrs. Sacher Episode: "Boasts and Rails"
2016–2018 The Path Felicia Recurring role
2017 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Barbara Lacks TV movie
Blue Bloods Judge Episode: "The Enemy Of My Enemy"
2018-present Manifest Beverly Recurring role
2019 It's Bruno! Jizzel Recurring role
2020 The Undoing Judge Layla Scott Episode: "Do No Harm"
Ms. Guidance Lillian Barnes Recurring role
2021 Only Murders in the Building Roberta Episode: "How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?"
2021 Law & Order:Special Victims Unit Judge Annette Lewis Episode: "The long arm of the witness"
2022 Julia Virginia Naman Guest

Awards and Nominations

Adriane Lenox has won and been nominated for several important awards.

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2005 Tony Award Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play Doubt Won
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Won
2014 Tony Award Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical After Midnight Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominated

See also

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