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| Born | November 8, 1952 |
| Hometown | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Net worth | $13 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.61m) |
| Spouse | Roderick Spencer (m 1983 - present) |
| Children | Mavis Spencer , Duncan Spencer |
| Parents | Constance Woodard , Marion H. Woodard |
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‘The Book Of Clarence’: Lakeith Stanfield-Led Jeymes Samuel Film, With Star-Studded Cast, Sets Release Date
- ‘The Harder They Fall‘ director Jeymes Samuel’s biblical-set epic, ‘The Book of Clarence,’ which stars LaKeith Stanfield, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, Caleb McLaughlin and more, has set its premiere date. The film, also starring David Oyelowo, James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch and more, has received a release date of Sept. 22, in the thick of fall… Continue reading ‘The Book Of Clarence’: Lakeith Stanfield-Led Jeymes Samuel Film, With Star-Studded Cast, Sets Release Date
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Alfre Woodard on new film, 'Clemency,' and her history of criminal justice advocacy
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Leading Actress | Clemency (film) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | 12 Years a Slave (film) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Steel Magnolias (2012 film) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Steel Magnolias (2012 film) | Nominated |
| 2008 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Pictures of Hollis Woods (film) | Nominated |
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