Audra McDonald

Birth name: Audra Ann McDonald

Born: July 3, 1970 (Berlin, Germany)

Trademark: Ability to mix a classical vocal sound with contemporary Broadway music

Inspirations: Dan Pessano (Managing Director of Good Company Players) and her mother

Education: Received undergraduate degree in classical voice at the Juilliard School for the Performing Arts

Notable Theatrical Performances: Carousel (1994), Master Class (1996), Ragtime (1998), Marie Christine (1999), A Raisin in the Sun (2004), 110 in the Shade (2007), Twelfth Night (2009)

Fun Fact: The youngest actor to win three Tony Awards

"He was about 80 years old at the time. He kept telling me to open my mouth more!"
—Audra McDonald on kissing Anthony Quinn in the film Seven Servants.