Quick Facts
Born:
1972-09-06
Birthplace:
Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA
Credits:
81 Total Roles
Anika Noni Rose
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Biography
Anika Noni Rose (born September 6, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for voicing Tiana in The Princess and the Frog (2009). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011.
Rose starred as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film Dreamgirls (2006). Her contribution to the film's soundtrack earned her a nomination for a Grammy Award. She is also known for her performances in theatre, particularly for starring as Emmie Thibodeaux in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change (2004), for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and Beneatha Younger in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun (2014), for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
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Rose starred as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film Dreamgirls (2006). Her contribution to the film's soundtrack earned her a nomination for a Grammy Award. She is also known for her performances in theatre, particularly for starring as Emmie Thibodeaux in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change (2004), for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and Beneatha Younger in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun (2014), for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Anika Noni Rose, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Simpsons
Rita LaFleur (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Tiana (voice)
The Princess and the Frog
Tiana (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Miriam Deng
Everything, Everything
Dr. Pauline Whittier
Mufasa: The Lion King
Afia (voice)
Zootopia 2
Squeal of Fortune (voice)
Elementary
Dr. Carrie Dwyer
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zootopia 2 MOVIE | Squeal of Fortune (voice) |
| 2025 | The Mighty Nein TV | Marion (voice) |
| 2025 | LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite MOVIE | Tiana (voice) |
| 2025 | Eyes of Wakanda TV | The Intruder / Black Panther (voice) |
| 2025 | Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Disneyland Resort MOVIE | Tiana (Voice) |
| 2024 | Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King MOVIE | Afia (voice) |
| 2024 | The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular MOVIE | Self - Performer |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio MOVIE | Tiana (voice) |