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Renée Elise Goldsberry
Mezzo-soprano
Born January 2, 1971 in San Jose, California, United States (55 years old)
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Renée Elise Goldsberry is an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen she has received a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Grammy Award as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Career Trajectory
From her 1997 debut in the national tour of Dreamgirls through her breakthrough as a replacement Nala in The Lion King, Goldsberry established herself as a versatile musical theatre performer with a powerhouse mezzo-soprano voice. Her career reached its apex in 2015 when she originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, a performance that earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and a Grammy Award, cementing her status as one of contemporary Broadway's most commanding artists. Since then, she has continued to demonstrate her range across Broadway, television, and streaming platforms, balancing iconic roles with innovative new work.
Career Highlight
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton (2016)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Mezzo-soprano
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1971 · San Jose, California, United States
- Active since
- 2016
Training & Education
Cranbrook Schools
Engagements
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