Known for her acting skills, Loretta Devine is an actress that has worked in both the stage and film industry. She has been featured in several TV shows and films, and has received several awards for her performances. Her career has also been highlighted by her work as a voice actor.
Career
During the course of her career, Loretta Devine has starred in over fifty movies and television shows. She has been honored with several accolades, including the NAACP Image Award and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She has also earned several nominations. In 2011, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series. This award was given to her for her portrayal of Marla Hendricks in Boston Public.
Loretta Devine was born in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in speech and drama. She then attended Brandeis University, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in theater. After graduating, Devine began working in theater in New York City.
She has made appearances on a number of TV shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, Big Deal, and the Carmichael Show. In addition to her acting career, Loretta Devine is also an artistic director for the Black Arts Centre in Houston.
Awards
Known for her role in the Fox drama Boston Public, Loretta Devine has been nominated for two major awards in 2018. She has been nominated for two Helen Hayes Awards, and she has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. She has also been nominated for an Emmy Award and a NAACP Image Award.
The actress has appeared in several films and stage plays. She was born on August 21, 1949 in Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of Eunice O’Neal and James Devine. She was raised in the Acres Homes area of Houston. She went to school at George Washington Carver High School. She earned an MFA in theater from Brandeis University in 1976. She has also been nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2004 for her role in Woman Thou Art Loosed.
Her first major role was in Dreamgirls, where she played Lorrell Robinson, loosely based on Mary Wilson. She and Jennifer Holliday starred in the original Broadway production of the musical. She also worked with Whitney Houston on Waiting to Exhale.
Personal life
Known for her remarkable acting abilities, Loretta Devine has made her mark in both theatre and film. Her career has spanned more than three decades and has gained her numerous accolades and awards. She has also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pan African Film Festival.
A native of Houston, Texas, Loretta Devine was born on August 21, 1949. She is the daughter of labourer James Devine and beautician Eunice O’Neal Devine. She studied at the University of Houston, where she graduated with a degree in Speech and Drama. She also attended Brandeis University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts in Theater. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She has also been a participant in several talent shows. In addition to acting, Devine has also been a voice actress. She has worked on many animated films.
Loretta Devine began her career with television roles. She appeared in a number of programs, including the NBC sitcom “The Carmichael Show”. She also appeared in the series, “Big Deal,” which aired for two seasons. She later starred in the BET comedy series, “Being Mary Jane.” She has appeared in several films, including the cult drama film, “Little Nikita.”
Family life
During the time that Loretta Devine has been in the entertainment industry, she has played in a lot of popular shows. She has also acted in several films. She has even been married twice. She has one child with her husband Glenn Marshall. She has also been a part of many award functions. She is also known to be a very professional person when it comes to her social media accounts.
Loretta Devine was born on August 21, 1949. Her father was a laborer and her mother was a beautician. She graduated from the University of Houston in 1971. She then studied theater at Brandeis University. She later starred in the television series Boston Public. She also voiced Muriel Stubbs in the animated comedy The PJs. In addition to her acting, she is also a singer. She has sung in 18 television series and 18 movies.
In 2011, Loretta Devine won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She has also been nominated for the award twice. She has also been awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
