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Samira Wiley
Born April 15, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States (39 years old)
Theatre
Samira Wiley is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as Poussey Washington in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) and as Moira in the Hulu dystopian drama series The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
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Career Trajectory
Samira Wiley built her reputation through television work, most notably as Poussey Washington in Orange Is the New Black, a role that showcased her ability to infuse vulnerability and authenticity into complex characterizations. Her subsequent career has encompassed both film and theatre, including classical dramatic work on Broadway, establishing her as a versatile performer comfortable across mediums and genres. She remains an active presence in prestige television and film, with a career marked by deliberate artistic choices and sustained professional engagement.
Career Highlight
Breakout role as Poussey Washington in Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019), which earned critical acclaim and established her as a notable television actress
At a Glance
- Discipline
- Actor
- Nationality
- American
- Born
- 1987 · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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