Alfre Woodard

Did You Know?

• Alfre is married to writer Roderick Spencer and they have two children, Mavis and Duncan.
• Alfre was named by her Godmother who claims she saw the name written across the sky in gold letters.
• She was a cheerleader and a track star in high school.
• Alfre studied acting at Boston University.
• Alfre won Emmy's for her appearances on the television shows 'Hill Street Blues' and 'L.A. Law.'

Movie Highlights

Miss Evers' Boys (1997)
Alfre earned Emmy for her role as a nurse in Miss Evers Boys.

Follow Me Home (1996)
Alfre loved the script of Follow Me Home that she offered to play Evey for no pay.

Cross Creek (1983)
Alfre was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1983 for performance as the housekeeper Geechee in Cross Creek.

Actor Credits

1. American Violet (2009)
2. My Own Worst Enemy: The Complete Series (2009)
3. Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008)
4. Take the Lead (2006)
5. Something New (2006)
6. Desperate Housewives: Season 2 Extra Juicy Edition (2006)
7. Beauty Shop (2005)
8. The Forgotten (2004)
9. A Wrinkle in Time (2004)
10. Radio (2003)
11. The Singing Detective (2003)
12. The Core (2003)
13. Searching for Debra Winger (2003)
14. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
15. Underground Railroad (2002)
16. K-PAX (2001)
17. Holiday Heart (2001)
18. Love & Basketball (2000)
19. What's Cooking? (2000)
20. Funny Valentines (1999)
21. Mumford (1999)
22. Down In The Delta (1998)
23. The Member Of The Wedding (1997)
24. Miss Evers' Boys (1997)
25. Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
26. Follow Me Home (1996)
27. Gulliver's Travels (1996)
28. A Step Toward Tomorrow (1996)
29. Primal Fear (1996)
30. Special Report: Journey To Mars (1996)
31. The Piano Lesson (1995)
32. How To Make An American Quilt (1995)
33. Blue Chips (1994)
34. Crooklyn (1994)
35. Heart And Souls (1993)
36. Bopha! (1993)
37. The Gun In Betty Lou's Handbag (1992)
38. Rich In Love (1992)
39. Passion Fish (1992)
40. Grand Canyon (1991)
41. Blue Bayou (1990)
42. Miss Firecracker (1989)
43. Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989)
44. Scrooged (1988)
45. The Child Saver (1988)
46. Mandela (1987)
47. Extremities (1986)
48. Unnatural Causes (1986)
49. Words By Heart (1985)
50. Sweet Revenge (1984)
51. The Killing Floor (1984)
52. Go Tell It On The Mountain (1984)
53. Cross Creek (1983)
54. The Ambush Murders (1982)
55. HEALTH (1979)
56. Remember My Name (1978)
57. Three Rivers: The Complete First Season

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