Anika Noni Rose was born in Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States, on September 6, 1972, is an American actress. Young Anika Noni Rose first started performing in school theater productions. She made her big screen debut in musical romantic comedy film From Justin to Kelly (2003) in role as Kaya. She got her television debut in legal drama series 100 Centre Street (2001) in episode "Domestic Abuses", in role as Woman. Anika breakthrough performance came as Lorrell Maya Robinson in musical drama film Dreamgirls (2006). She landed her Broadway debut in a musical "Footloose" (2000) in role as Rusty, at Richard Rodgers Theatre.
Anika Noni Rose height is 5' 2" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 157.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 128 іn pоunds or 58 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 34-26-34 in inches or 86.5-66-86.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 32C with cup size C. She is 52 years old. Her net worth is around 3 million dollars.
Birth Date:
September 6, 1972
Age:
52 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Net Worth:
$3 Million
Height:
5 ft 2 in | 157.5 cm
Weight:
58 kg | 128 lbs
Body Measurements:
34-26-34 in | 86.5-66-86.5 cm
Bra Size:
32C
Shoe Size:
8 US | 38.5 EU
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for her role as Lorrell Maya Robinson in musical drama film Dreamgirls (2006).
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her voice role as Tiana in animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film The Princess and the Frog (2009).
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role as Yasmine in drama movie For Colored Girls (2010).
She voiced Lungisa in animated comedy film Khumba (2013).
As Cool as I Am (2013) - Frances
Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) - Kainene
Imperial Dreams (2014) - Miss Price
Everything, Everything (2017) - Dr. Pauline Whittier
Assassination Nation (2018) - Nance
She voiced Tiana in animated comedy film Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018).
Body Cam (2020) - Taneesha Branz
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) - Jessica Jangle
She voiced Selina Kyle / Catwoman in animated superhero film Injustice (2021).
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2021) - Candace Wade
The Outlaw Johnny Black (2021) - Jessie Lee
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress for her role as Lavender in USA Network television miniseries The Starter Wife (2007).
She was nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Grace Makutsi in BBC/HBO comedy drama series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008-2009).
She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Miriam Deng in NBC crime drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2011), in episode "Scorched Earth".
The Good Wife (2010-2013) CBS - Wendy Scott-Carr
Private Practice (2012) ABC - Corinne Bennett
Bates Motel (2015-2016) A&E - Liz Babbitt
Power (2106-2017) Starz - LaVerne "Jukebox" Ganner
Roots (2016) - Kizzy Waller
The Quad (2017-2018) BET - Dr. Eva Fletcher
Little Fires Everywhere (2020) Hulu - Pauline Hawthorne
She voiced Nut in Syfy animated comedy series Magical Girl Friendship Squad: Origins (2020).
Maid (2021) Netflix - Regina
Them (2021) Amazon Prime Video - Ella Mae Johnson
Let the Right One In (2022) Showtime - Naomi Cole
Graduated from Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, Connecticut (1990).
Graduated from the Florida A&M University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in theatre.
Studied drama at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Has African-American ancestry.
She won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Emmie Thibodeaux in a musical "Caroline, or Change" (2003-2004).
She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role as Beneatha Younger in a play "A Raisin in the Sun" (2104), at Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
She won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her role as Carmen Jones in a musical "Carmen Jones" (2108), at Classic Stage Company.
She won the Obie Award for Best Performance for her role as The Woman in a play "Eli's Comin'" (2001), at Vineyard Theatre.
She voiced Princess Tiana in video games: Kinect Disneyland Adventures (2011) and Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure (2012).
She was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Motion Pictures, Television, or Other Visual Media for Dreamgirls (2006).
She was named a Disney legend in 2011.
She married actor Jason Dirden in 2022.