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Uzo Aduba, actor
Actor

Uzo Aduba: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
2015–2025
box office
$63.1M
average score
65
Born
February 10, 1981 (age 45)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Full name
Uzoamaka Nwanneka
Citizenship
U.S.
Occupations
Actress
Years active
2003-present
Spouses
Robert Sweeting
Children
1
Known for

The Best Uzo Aduba Movies

The highest-rated films Uzo Aduba is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Uzo Aduba's Career in Numbers

Uzo Aduba's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Uzo Aduba works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Wiz Live! (2015) to Caregiving (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Uzo Aduba Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 9
  2. 2020s 8

The 2010s were Uzo Aduba's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Uzo Aduba Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Comedy 3
  • Documentary 2
  • Romance 1
  • Animation 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Uzo Aduba has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Uzo Aduba Career Milestones

First film
The Wiz Live! 2015
Biggest box office hit
My Little Pony: The Movie $60.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Steven Universe: The Movie Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film
Caregiving 2025
19 credits

Uzo Aduba Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Uzo Aduba is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Uzo Aduba?

Uzo Aduba was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Uzoamaka Nwanneka 'Uzo' Aduba is an American actress born on February 10, 1981, in Boston, Massachusetts. She demonstrated her acting talents from an early age and made her breakthrough in 2003 with her performance in Translations of Xhosa at the Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, receiving a Helen Hayes Award nomination. She made her Broadway debut in 2007 and marked an impressive start to her television career in 2012 with a stint on Blue Bloods. However, Aduba rose to prominence with her captivating portrayal of Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, which began in 2013. Her dynamic performance won her various accolades including two Emmy Awards and two SAG Awards.

In 2020, Aduba ventured into the arena of miniseries by taking on the role of Shirley Chisholm in Mrs. America, which earned her another Emmy Award. She has also graced the silver screen with notable appearances in My Little Pony: The Movie, Candy Jar, and Miss Virginia, among others. With an active career spanning over two decades, Aduba continues to explore challenging roles, further establishing herself as a versatile and powerful actress. Off the set, she draws attention as an outspoken advocate for the LGBT community and serves as Heifer International's first-ever celebrity ambassador to Africa.

FAQ

Uzo Aduba: Questions & Answers

How many movies Uzo Aduba has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Uzo Aduba been in?

Uzo Aduba is credited on 19 films, from 2015 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Uzo Aduba's highest-grossing movie?

My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) is Uzo Aduba's biggest box office hit, with $60.3M worldwide, ahead of American Pastoral (2016) ($2.06M). Across every film with box office figures, Uzo Aduba's movies have made $63.1M.

Uzo Aduba's biggest hits

What is the best Uzo Aduba movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Uzo Aduba's best-rated film is Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) with a score of 82, followed by Really Love (2020) (76).

Best Uzo Aduba movies, ranked

How old is Uzo Aduba?

Uzo Aduba is 45 years old, born on February 10, 1981 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..

What is Uzo Aduba's newest movie?

The most recent film on Uzo Aduba's filmography is Caregiving (2025), in the role of Narrator.

Who does Uzo Aduba work with most often?

Uzo Aduba shares the most films with Mary J. Blige (2 films), Tim Blake Nelson (2 films) and Kristin Chenoweth (2 films).

The Best Uzo Aduba Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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