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4 unusual facts about Alfre Woodard


1990 United States Census

To increase black participation in the 1990 United States Census, the bureau recruited Bill Cosby, Magic Johnson, Alfre Woodard, and Miss America Debbye Turner as spokespeople.

Adam Davenport

Davenport is preparing to mount a stage revival of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night with an all-black cast starring Alfre Woodard.

Cheryl West

A film version of her play, Holiday Heart, premiered on Showtime in 2000 starring Ving Rhames and Alfre Woodard.

J. California Cooper

J. California Cooper also wrote a short story entitled, "Funny Valentines", which was later turned into a 1999 TV movie starring Alfre Woodard and Loretta Devine.


Crooklyn

Throughout the film, Troy learns life lessons through her four rowdy brothers, her loving but strict mother (Alfre Woodard), and her naive, struggling father (Delroy Lindo).

Ellen Cleghorne

During her time on the show she performed impressions such as Dr. Dre, Alfre Woodard, Anita Baker, Florence Griffith Joyner, Debbie Allen, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Marla Gibbs, Robin Quivers, Toni Morrison, Joycelyn Elders, Tina Turner, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Giovannie Pico

2009 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Method Fest (Fiona's Script) alongside Alfre Woodard (American Violet), Theresa Russell (16 to Life), Amy Irving (Adam), and Brooke Johnson (Anytown).


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