Adriane Lenox facts for kids
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Adriane Lenox
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Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
In Spanish: Adriane Lenox para niños
