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Noma Dumezweni
Actor
Born July 28, 1969 in Mbabane, Eswatini (57 years old)
Theatre
Signature Roles
2 Signature Roles2 Principal Houses
Spotlight
Career Trajectory
Dumezweni built her reputation through rigorous work in South African and British theatre before her career reached international scale with her Tony-nominated performance as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Her subsequent roles—including a powerful turn as Linda and her portrayal of Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun—have cemented her standing as one of contemporary theatre's most psychologically acute and vocally expressive performers, equally at home in intimate character studies and sweeping ensemble pieces.
Career Highlight
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for originating Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2016)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Actor
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Born
- 1969 · Mbabane, Eswatini
- Active since
- 2016
Training & Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Engagements
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