Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba (* in Boston, Massachusetts ) is an American actress.

Life and career

Uzo Aduba was involved at the beginning of their career in several productions on Broadway. In addition, she is known for her performance in Translations of Xhosa of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2003. Her career as an actress on TV, she started in 2012 with an appearance in the television series Blue Bloods - Crime Scene New York. 2013 was followed by the short film Sing Alone. However, larger notoriety she gained only through the role of the slightly disturbed inmate Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in the web series produced by Netflix Orange Is the New Black. Once she was in the first season to supporting cast, her supporting role will be expanded in the second season in a starring role.

Aduba attended the Boston University College of Fine Arts.

Filmography (selection)

• 2012: Blue Bloods - Crime Scene New York ( Blue Bloods, TV Series, episode 3x07 )
• 2013: Sing Alone ( short film )
• Since 2013: Orange Is the New Black ( TV series)