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Sophie Okonedo
Also known as Sophie
Career
Active 1991 – present
Biography
About Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and narrator, born on 11 August 1968 in London, England. She has been active in the industry since 1991, with a career spanning over three decades. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has since become one of the most respected performers of her generation.
Her stage work includes a Tony Award win for her Broadway debut in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun, and a second Tony nomination for The Crucible in 2016. She also earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Cleopatra in the National Theatre's Antony and Cleopatra. Her film career began with Young Soul Rebels in 1991, and she gained international recognition for her role in Hotel Rwanda, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Other notable films include Dirty Pretty Things, The Secret Life of Bees, Christopher Robin, and Death on the Nile.
On television, she has been nominated for a Golden Globe, three BAFTA TV Awards, and a Primetime Emmy for roles in Tsunami: The Aftermath, Mrs. Mandela, Criminal Justice, Criminal: UK, and Ratched. She was appointed OBE in 2010 and CBE in 2019 for services to drama. Sophie is 5'8" tall, has a slim build, and black hair with brown eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1991-present (started around 22 years old; 35 years active)
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 132 lbs (or 60 kg)
Frequently asked
What is Sophie Okonedo's most notable award recognition?
She won a Tony Award for her Broadway debut in A Raisin in the Sun and was nominated for an Academy Award for Hotel Rwanda.
How many years has Sophie Okonedo been active in her career?
She has been active since 1991, which means she has worked in the industry for about 35 years.
Which two honors has Sophie Okonedo received from the British monarchy?
She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2019.
Did you know
- She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
- Her film debut was in the 1991 coming-of-age drama Young Soul Rebels.
- She has been nominated for three BAFTA TV Awards and one Primetime Emmy Award.
- Her stage roles include Cressida, Ruth Younger, Elizabeth Proctor, and Cleopatra.
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