Date of Birth: February 10, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Uzoamaka Nwanneka “Uzo” Aduba is an acclaimed American actress, best known for her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on the Netflix original series “Orange Is the New Black” (2013–2019). Born to Nigerian parents in Boston, Massachusetts, Aduba grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts. She attended Boston University, where she studied classical voice and competed as an athlete. Her career began on the stage, and she garnered attention with her Broadway debut in “Coram Boy” in 2007. Aduba’s breakout role came with “Orange Is the New Black,” earning her two Primetime Emmy Awards. She has also appeared in various other projects, including the FX series “Mrs. America” and the HBO series “In Treatment.” Aduba is celebrated not only for her acting talent but also for her advocacy on issues of race and mental health.
5 Interesting Facts about Uzo Aduba
1. Uzo Aduba is a classically trained singer and has performed at the White House.
2. She won an Emmy Award in both the comedy and drama categories for the same role in “Orange Is the New Black.”
3. Aduba’s first name, Uzoamaka, means “the road is good” in Igbo.
4. She was an accomplished athlete in college, competing in track and field.
5. Uzo Aduba has voiced characters in animated series such as “Steven Universe” and “My Little Pony: The Movie.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Uzo Aduba
1. “I think my strength comes from my mom. It’s a foundation that was laid for me growing up.”
2. “I think life is full of challenges, and you have to have a fighting spirit.”
3. “My family, my parents, are Nigerian immigrants. They came to America with nothing.”
4. “I feel like you can’t be in this business and not be resilient.”
5. “We have to see people as human beings first.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Uzo Aduba’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Uzo Aduba does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Uzo Aduba – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2770697/
2. [Uzo Aduba – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzo_Aduba
3. [Emmys – Uzo Aduba](https://www.emmys.com/bios/uzo-aduba
4. [Uzo Aduba’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/uzoaduba/
5. [Uzo Aduba’s Broadway Credits](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/uzo-aduba-462614
