Alfre Woodard

Profession: Actress/ Producer
Date of Birth: 08 Nov 1952
Written by Ruhi Sharma Last Updated: June 9, 2026 Fact-Checked

Alfre Woodard is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in Cross Creek, Miss Evers’ Boys, and 12 Years a Slave.

Alfre Woodard: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name

Alfre Woodard

Date Of Birth

08 Nov 1952

Age

73 Years

Birth Place

Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.

Profession

Actress, Producer

Current Residence

Santa Monica, California, U.S.

Nationality

American

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Alfre Woodard: Education

Education Qualification

BFA

College(s)

Boston University

School(s)

Bishop Kelley High School

Alfre Woodard: Family

Father

Marion H. Woodard

Mother

Constance B. Robinson Woodard

Siblings

Marionette, Cornell

Spouse

Roderick M. Spencer

Children

2

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.


Alfre Woodard: Overview

Alfre Ette Woodard is an American actress, producer, and political activist born on November 8, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama from Boston University. Woodard is one of the most versatile and accomplished actors of her generation, having received an Academy Award nomination for Cross Creek and winning four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her extensive filmography includes Grand Canyon, Crooklyn, Miss Evers’ Boys, and 12 Years a Slave. She is also a co-founder of Artists for a New South Africa.


Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows

Director

Casts

Release Date

  • The Boroughs
  • English Web Series, International OTT

    The Boroughs

    Role as: Actress, Producer
21 May 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many Emmy Awards has Alfre Woodard won?

She has won four Emmy Awards.

Where did she study acting?

She studied at Boston University.


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