Career Timeline of Uzo Aduba: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Uzo Aduba built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Uzo Aduba is a highly acclaimed American actress, best known for her portrayal of Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in the Netflix series *Orange Is the New Black*. Her performance earned her significant recognition, including Emmy Awards for both Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (2014) and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2015). Aduba also received two Screen Actors Guild Awards for her work on the show, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. She is one of only two actors to win an Emmy in both comedy and drama categories for the same role.

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2003: Helen Hayes Award Nomination

In 2003, Aduba's performance in Translations of Xhosa earned her a Helen Hayes Award nomination.

2006: Role in The Seven

In 2006, Aduba played Amphiarus in The Seven at New York Theatre Workshop.

2007: Broadway Debut in Coram Boy

In 2007, Aduba made her Broadway debut, portraying Toby in Helen Edmundson's adaptation of Coram Boy.

2008: Revival of The Seven

In 2008, Aduba reprised her role as Amphiarus in The Seven at La Jolla Playhouse.

2011: Role in Godspell

In 2011, Aduba sang "By My Side" as part of the original revival cast of Godspell.

2012: Auditioning for Orange Is the New Black

In 2012, Aduba auditioned for Orange Is the New Black. She initially auditioned for another part but was later offered the role of Crazy Eyes.

2012: Television Debut on Blue Bloods

In 2012, Aduba made her first television appearance as a nurse on Blue Bloods.

2013: Portrayal of Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren

In 2013, Aduba began portraying Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black.

2013: Orange Is the New Black Debut

In 2013, Uzo Aduba gained wide recognition for her role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.

March 2014: Performance at Broadway Backwards

In March 2014, Aduba performed at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit concert Broadway Backwards with Rachel Bay Jones.

2015: Film Debut in Pearly Gates

In 2015, Aduba made her film debut in the musical comedy-drama film Pearly Gates.

2015: Role as Glinda in The Wiz Live!

In 2015, Aduba played Glinda the Good Witch in the NBC live musical event special The Wiz Live!, receiving positive reviews.

2016: Appearance in American Pastoral

In 2016, Aduba appeared in the film American Pastoral.

2017: Appearance in My Little Pony: The Movie

In 2017, Aduba appeared in My Little Pony: The Movie.

2018: Appearance in Candy Jar

In 2018, Aduba appeared in Candy Jar.

2019: Appearances in Steven Universe: The Movie and Miss Virginia

In 2019, Aduba appeared in Steven Universe: The Movie and Miss Virginia.

2019: Roles in Beats and Miss Virginia

In 2019, Aduba co-starred in the film Beats and played the title role in the film Miss Virginia.

2019: Orange Is the New Black Ended

In 2019, the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, in which Uzo Aduba starred, ended.

April 15, 2020: Premiere of Mrs. America

On April 15, 2020, the miniseries Mrs. America, starring Aduba as Shirley Chisholm, premiered, receiving critical acclaim.

October 2020: Casting in In Treatment

In October 2020, Aduba was cast as Dr. Brooke Taylor in the fourth season of the HBO series In Treatment.

2020: Role in Mrs. America

In 2020, Aduba played Shirley Chisholm in the Hulu miniseries Mrs. America, for which she won an Emmy Award.

2021: Broadway production of Clyde's

In 2021, Aduba appeared in the Broadway production of the Lynn Nottage play Clyde's, for which she received a Tony Award nomination.

2021: Starring in Clyde's on Broadway

In 2021, Aduba starred in Lynn Nottage's play Clyde's on Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination.

2022: Appearance in Lightyear

In 2022, Aduba appeared in Lightyear.

February 2023: Starring in The Residence

In February 2023, Netflix announced that Aduba will star in Shonda Rhimes' upcoming White House-set murder mystery series, The Residence.

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