Acting
Cynthia Erivo
- Born
- Jan 8, 1987 · Age 39
- Place of birth
- Stockwell, London, England, UK
- Gender
- Female
- Movie credits
- 40
- TV credits
- 63
Also known as (1)
- Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Erivo
Biography
Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Amarachukwu Owezuke Echimino Erivo MBE(/əˈriːvoʊ/ ə-REE-voh; born 8 January 1987) is an English actress, singer, musician, and songwriter. Known for her work on both stage and screen, she is the recipient of several accolades and one of the few individuals nominated for an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (EGOT), winning all but the Oscar. Erivo made her West End debut in the stage musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (2011), and her Broadway debut as Celie in the musical revival of The Color Purple (2015–2017). Erivo's work for The Color Purple won…
