What is Anna Deavere Smith's middle name?
Deavere
What is Anna Deavere Smith's full name?
Anna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith nickname(s):
Anna Young
Anna Deavere Smith date of birth:
September 18, 1950
How old is Anna Deavere Smith?
75
Where was Anna Deavere Smith born?
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
What is Anna Deavere Smith nationality?
American
What is Anna Deavere Smith's occupation?
Actress, playwright, professor
Anna Deavere Smith claim to fame:
The West Wing
Short Biography
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. Smith is widely known for her roles as National Security Advisor Dr. Nancy McNally in The West Wing (2000–06), and as hospital administrator Gloria Akalitus in the Showtime series Nurse Jackie (2009–15). She is a recipient of The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize (2013), one of the richest prizes in the American arts, with a remuneration of $300, 000, and was named the Jefferson Lecturer for 2015.