Actor
Anna Deavere Smith
Born September 18, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA22 films
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Anna Deavere Smith (born September 18, 1950) is an American actress, playwright, and professor. She is currently the artist in residence at the Center for American Progress.
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First watchPhiladelphia19937.7as Anthea BurtonTwo competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of…View filmEssential films
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22 films as actor- 2027PendulumCora
- 2023GhostedClaudia Yates
- 2021Here TodayDr. Vidor
- 2021Flora & UlyssesDr. Meescham
- 2020A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All VoteNancy McNally
- 2018Can You Ever Forgive Me?Elaine
- 2018Notes from the Field
- 2008Rachel Getting MarriedCarol
- 2007The KingdomMaricella Canavesio
- 2007Life SupportLucille
- 2005RentMrs. Jefferson
- 2005Cry_WolfHeadmaster Tinsley
- 2004The Manchurian CandidatePolitical Pundit
- 2003The Human StainMrs. Silk
- 2000Twilight: Los Angeles
- 1995The American PresidentRobin McCall
- 1993PhiladelphiaAnthea Burton
- 1993DaveMrs. Travis
- 1993Fires in the MirrorRev. Al Sharpton / Angela Davis / Various
- 1987Unfinished BusinessAnna
- 1983TouchedSwitchboard Operator
- 1982Soup for OneDeborah