Audra Ann McDonald (born July 3, 1970) is an American actress and singer. She has appeared on the stage in both musicals and dramas, such as
Ragtime,
A Raisin in the Sun, and
Porgy and Bess. She maintains an active concert and recording career, performing
song cycles and
operas as well as performing in concert throughout the U.S. She has won six
Tony Awards, more than any other actor, and is the only person to win all four acting categories. She also starred in the ABC television drama
Private Practice as Dr.
Naomi Bennett.