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Anna Deavere Smith (born September 18, 1950) is an American actress, playwright, and professor. She is known for her roles as National Security Advisor Dr. Nancy McNally in The West Wing (2000–06), hospital administrator Gloria Akalitus in the Showtime series Nurse Jackie (2009–15), and as U.S. District Court Clerk Tina Krissman on the ABC ...
IMDb profile of Anna Deavere Smith, an American actress and writer known for her roles in The Human Stain, Rachel Getting Married and The American President. See her biography, awards, credits, photos, videos and more.
- January 1, 1
- 3 min
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Jun 14, 2024 · Anna Deavere Smith (born September 18, 1950, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.) is an American playwright, actress, author, journalist, and educator, who is best known for her one-woman plays that examine the social issues behind current events.
Anna Deavere Smith is an actor, playwright and social critic who uses solo performance to explore issues of race, identity and community in America. She interviews people across the country and translates their words into profound and gripping portraits onstage, without props, sets or costumes.
Learn about the life and career of Anna Deavere Smith, an actress and writer who has appeared in films such as The Human Stain and The American President. Find out her awards, trivia, family and quotes on IMDb.
- September 18, 1950
Feb 9, 2021 · Anna Deavere Smith, an Atlantic contributing writer, is a playwright and an actor. In 1968, history found us at a small women’s college, forging our Black identity and empowering...
Mar 13, 2018 · Anna Deavere Smith, a playwright and actress, stars in “Notes From the Field,” an HBO adaptation of one of her plays, and “For the People,” an ABC series. Credit...
