Phylicia Rashad
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Summary
Phylicia Rashad was born on June 19, 1948[1], in Houston[2]. She has worked as a television actor[3], stage actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], and television producer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44,398 views/month, #4,106 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Mother: Vivian Ayers Allen[9]
- Child: Condola Rashād[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: actor[13], singer[14], theatrical director[15]
- Field of work: singing[16], acting[17], directing[18]
- Educated at: Howard University[19], Jack Yates High School[20], Pershing Middle School[21], Negro Ensemble Company[22]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[23], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series[24], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[25], honorary doctor of the Howard University[26], honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University[27], honorary doctorate from Brown University[28], honorary doctor of Fordham University[29], honorary degree from Spelman College[30], Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play[31]
- Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Commons category: Phylicia Rashad[34]
- Family name: Rashad[35]
- Given name: Phylicia[36]
- Instrument: voice[37]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[38]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40], Spanish[41]
- Name in native language: Phylicia Rashad[42]
- Owner of: Q128483527[43]
- Start of work period: 1972[44]
Product Details
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: US[46]
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Began / founded: 1948-06-19[47]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3998d125-68ec-4c6e-9f57-adf234cf90cc[48]
Why It Matters
Phylicia Rashad has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Phylicia Rashad born?
Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston[2].
Who were Phylicia Rashad's parents?
Phylicia Rashad's mother was Vivian Ayers Allen[9].
What did Phylicia Rashad do for work?
Phylicia Rashad worked as a television actor[3], stage actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], and television producer[7].
Where did Phylicia Rashad go to school?
Phylicia Rashad was educated at Howard University[19], Jack Yates High School[20], Pershing Middle School[21], and Negro Ensemble Company[22].
What awards did Phylicia Rashad receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[23], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series[24], and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play[25].