Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Tonya Pinkins is an American actress and filmmaker. Her award-winning debut feature film RED PILL was an official selection at the 2021 Pan African Film Festival, won the Best Black Lives Matter Feature and Best First Feature at The Mykonos International Film Festival, Best First Feature at the Luléa Film Festival, and is nominated for awards in numerous festivals around the globe. Her web-series The RED PILLING of AMERICA can be heard on her podcast "You Can't Say That!" at BPN.fm/ycst
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
From: FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of A TIME TO KILL on Broadway!
Tonya Pinkins, A Raisin in the Sun
Tonya Pinkins, Rasheeda Speaking
Tonya Pinkins, Rasheeda Speaking
Tonya Pinkins, Rasheeda Speaking
Tonya Pinkins, Milk Like Sugar
Tonya PinkinsBlack Pearl Sings!
Tonya PinkinsCaroline, Or Change
Tonya Pinkins, Caroline, or Change
Tonya Pinkins, Caroline, or Change
Tonya Pinkins, Caroline, or Change
Tonya Pinkins, Caroline, or Change
Tonya Pinkins, Caroline, or Change
Tonya Pinkins, Play On!
Tonya Pinkins, Jelly's Last Jam
Tonya Pinkins, Jelly's Last Jam
Tonya Pinkins , Jelly's Last Jam
Tonya Pinkins has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
Tonya Pinkins has not appeared in the West End.
Tonya Pinkins has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play at The Lortels for "A Raisin in the Sun," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Rasheeda Speaking," and Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. She also received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at The Lortels for "Rasheeda Speaking," Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for "Milk Like Sugar," and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Black Pearl Sings!" Pinkins was recognized with a nomination for Best Actress In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Caroline, Or Change," and nominations for Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for the same production. She also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Caroline, or Change" and "Play On!" as well as Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Jelly's Last Jam." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her role in "Jelly's Last Jam."
Tonya Pinkins has won several awards including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at The Lortels for "Rasheeda Speaking," Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for "Milk Like Sugar," Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Performance at the Obie Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "Caroline, or Change," Best Actress - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Jelly's Last Jam," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Jelly's Last Jam."
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