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Condola Rashad
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Rashad in a frame from Billions in 2017
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Condola Phylea Rashad
December 11, 1986 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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Condola Phylea Rashad, also known as Dola Rashad, was born on December 11, 1986. She is an American actress. She is most famous for her work in live theater.
Condola first became well-known for her role in the play Ruined (2009). This play won a special award called the Pulitzer Prize. Since then, she has been nominated for four Tony Awards. These are very important awards for theater actors. She is the youngest person to receive so many nominations! She also played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet on Broadway. You might also know her from the TV show Billions, where she plays Kate Sacker.
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Early Life
Condola Rashad was born in New York City on December 11, 1986. Her mother is the famous actress Phylicia Rashad. Her father is Ahmad Rashad, a sportscaster and former professional American football player. Condola graduated from the California Institute of the Arts in 2008.
Career Highlights
In 2009, Condola Rashad won the Theatre World Award. This award was for her first big performance in the play Ruined. She was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award for this role.
In 2012, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. This was for her performance in the play Stick Fly. That same year, she played Shelby in the TV movie Steel Magnolias. She also appeared in TV shows like Smash and The Good Wife.
In 2013, Condola returned to Broadway. She played Thelma in The Trip to Bountiful. For this role, she received her second Tony nomination. Later that year, she played Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet on Broadway. She acted alongside Orlando Bloom in this play.
From 2016 to 2023, Rashad starred in the TV drama series Billions. She played the character Kate Sacker. In 2018, she appeared in the movie Come Sunday. She also played Joan of Arc in the Broadway play Saint Joan.
Film and Television Roles
Condola Rashad has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here is a list of some of her roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | The Good Wife | Mary Bennett | TV series (episode: "Unprepared") |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Khadra | TV series (episodes: "Loyalty: Part 1 and Part 2") |
| Sex and the City 2 | Meghan | ||
| 2011 | Georgetown | Bryce Johnson | TV film |
| 2012 | Smash | Cyn | TV series (3 episodes) |
| Submissions Only | Eva Halden | TV series (2 episodes) | |
| 30 Beats | The Virgin – Julie | ||
| Steel Magnolias | Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie | TV film | |
| 2015, 2017 | Master of None | Diana | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 2016 | Money Monster | Bree (The Assistant) | |
| Complete Unknown | Sharon | ||
| 2016–2023 | Billions | Kate Sacker | TV series (60 episodes) |
| 2017 | Bikini Moon | Bikini | |
| 2018 | Come Sunday | Gina Pearson | |
| 2019 | Good Posture | Laura | |
| 2021 | The Prince | Meghan Markle (voice) | TV series (12 episodes) |
Stage Performances
Condola Rashad has a strong career in theater. Here are some of the plays she has performed in:
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2009 | Ruined | Sophie | Manhattan Theatre Club, off-Broadway |
| 2011 | Stick Fly | Cheryl | Cort Theatre, Broadway |
| 2013 | The Trip to Bountiful | Thelma | Stephen Sondheim Theatre, Broadway |
| Romeo and Juliet | Juliet Capulet | Richard Rodgers Theatre, Broadway | |
| 2017 | A Doll's House, Part 2 | Emmy | John Golden Theatre, Broadway |
| 2018 | Saint Joan | Joan of Arc | Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Broadway |
Awards and Nominations
Condola Rashad has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations:
- Tony Award (Nominated)
- 2012: For Stick Fly
- 2013: For The Trip to Bountiful
- 2017: For A Doll's House, Part 2
- 2018: For Saint Joan
- Theatre World Award (Won)
- 2009: For Best Debut Performance in Ruined
- Drama Desk Award (Nominated)
- 2009: For Ruined
- 2013: For The Trip to Bountiful
- Drama League Award (Nominated)
- 2009: For Ruined
- 2013: For Stick Fly
- 2018: For Saint Joan
Achievements
Condola Rashad was included on BET's "Future 40" list. This list highlights 40 inspiring young people who are making a big difference.
