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Adepero Oduye was born in Brooklyn, New York, one of seven children of Nigerian parents. Although she graduated pre-med from Cornell University, she decided to pursue her passion for acting upon graduation.
Adepero Oduye is a Brooklyn-born Nigerian actress who starred in Pariah (2011) and 12 Years a Slave (2013). She has also written and directed short films, and appeared in TV shows such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and When They See Us.
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Adepero Oduye. Actress: 12 Years a Slave. Adepero Oduye hails from Brooklyn, New York City by way of Nigeria. She is a graduate of Cornell University; and has studied acting with Wynn Handman, Austin Pendleton, and Susan Batson. Her name is pronounced "Add-eh-pair-o Oh-due-yay." Her theatre credits include Danai Gurira's play Eclipsed, at the Yale Repertory Theatre; The Bluest Eye, at the ...
Adepero Oduye is a Nigerian-American actress and director, known for her roles in Pariah, 12 Years a Slave, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and more. Learn about her life, career, awards, and upcoming projects on The Movie Database.
Mar 23, 2021 · The actress, known for Pariah and 12 Years a Slave, plays Sam Wilson's sister in the Disney+ series. She talks about her dream of being part of the Marvel universe, working with Anthony Mackie and the challenges of the role.
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Apr 8, 2021 · ‘Falcon and Winter Soldier’ Star Adepero Oduye on Bringing the Day-to-Day to the MCU. The actor thought about her own mother when crafting Sarah Wilson: "Sarah is a representation of all women ...
Apr 16, 2021 · Adepero Oduye plays Sarah Wilson, Sam's sister and a grounded character in the Disney+ series. She talks about the show's realism, the challenges of the MCU, and her previous roles.
