Chandra Wilson

Date of Birth: August 27, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Chandra Danette Wilson is an acclaimed American actress best known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the hit television series “Grey’s Anatomy.” Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Wilson developed an interest in acting at a young age. She began performing in musicals at Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars Company at the age of five. Wilson later attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and continued her education at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned her BFA in Drama in 1991. Wilson’s career began with various stage performances, including roles in Broadway productions such as “On the Town” and “Caroline, or Change.” She transitioned to television and film, making guest appearances on shows like “The Cosby Show” and “Law & Order.” However, it was her role on “Grey’s Anatomy,” which she began in 2005, that catapulted her to stardom. Her portrayal of the tough yet compassionate Dr. Bailey has earned her critical acclaim, multiple award nominations, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Besides her acting career, Wilson has directed several episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” and other television series. She is also an advocate for various health issues, particularly mental health awareness and cyclic vomiting syndrome, which her daughter suffers from.

5 Interesting Facts about Chandra Wilson

1. Chandra Wilson has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

2. She made her feature film debut in “Philadelphia” (1993), starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington.

3. Wilson has directed over 20 episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” and episodes of other TV series like “Scandal.”

4. She received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series along with her “Grey’s Anatomy” castmates.

5. Chandra Wilson is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her daughter’s battle with cyclic vomiting syndrome.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chandra Wilson

1. “The one word I always use to describe Dr. Bailey is ‘fierce.’”

2. “I think the best advice I could ever give anyone is to be honest with yourself.”

3. “Everyone has a purpose, and mine is to bring visibility and awareness to issues that matter.”

4. “Acting is my first love, but directing has given me a new perspective and an incredible amount of satisfaction.”

5. “The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that we make a difference in people’s lives, even if it’s just by providing an hour of entertainment or comfort.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Chandra Wilson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Chandra Wilson has three children: two daughters, Serena and Joy, and a son, Michael. She has been very private about her family life but has shared that her daughter Serena suffers from cyclic vomiting syndrome, which has driven Wilson to become an advocate for the condition.