Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba is an American actor whose work spans television, film and theatre. She became widely recognised as Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren in Orange Is the New Black and has also portrayed Shirley Chisholm in Mrs. America. Her stage work includes Broadway, the West End and leading roles in American regional theatre.
Known For: Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren in Orange Is the New Black; Shirley Chisholm in Mrs. America; Edie Flowers in Painkiller
Selected Theatre Credits: Coram Boy; Godspell; The Maids; Translations of Xhosa
Screen Credits: American Pastoral; Showing Roots; My Little Pony: The Movie; Candy Jar; Miss Virginia
Awards & Nominations: Winner, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (2014); winner, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2015); winner, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (2020)