Uzo Aduba
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known for Her Roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Mrs. America"
Best known for her two-time Emmy Award-winning portrayal as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on Netflix’s hit series Orange is the New Black.
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Nigerian-American and Boston born, Uzo Aduba’s riveting portrayal of “Crazy Eyes” in Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, makes her the first woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award in both the comedy and drama categories for the same role.
Aduba also received the 2015 SAG Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and the 2014 Critic’s Choice Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Orange is the New Black won the 2015 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, the 2014 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Streaming Series and the 2013 AFI Award for TV Program of the Year. Additionally, she was also nominated for a 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
Before going back to the show for its final season, Aduba spent her hiatus starring in three films, Miss Virginia for R.J. Daniel Hanna, Really Love for Macro, and the Netflix feature Beats, opposite Anthony Anderson. She was most recently seen in Ewan McGregor’s American Pastoral for Lakeshore opposite Dakota Fanning, Rupert Evans, and Jennifer Connelly, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. She can currently be seen in the Netflix feature Tallulah, opposite Ellen Page and Alison Janney, which premiered at Sundance.
A gifted singer, Abuba was also seen on television opposite Common, Queen Latifah, and Mary J. Blige in NBC’s The Wiz Live! Aduba made her debut at the West End Theatre in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Jean Genet’s The Maids.
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PFIZER
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
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GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
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Uzo Aduba on Moving to LA, Earthquakes, Owning a Women’s Soccer Team & New Show
'Orange Is the New Black' Star Uzo Aduba
Taylor Schilling & Uzo Aduba's Crazy Fight Scene | CONAN on TBS
Uzo Aduba wins Emmy Award for Orange Is the New Black (2014)
Uzo Aduba Discusses Playing A Therapist On ‘In Treatment’
After Show: Is Uzo Aduba Satisfied with Crazy Eyes’ Ending? | WWHL
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