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Cynthia Erivo

Actor

Cynthia Erivo

  • Born: 8 February 1987, Stockport, England
  • Estimated net worth: $3 million

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer known for her powerful performances and distinctive voice. She gained recognition for her roles in 'Harriet' and 'The Color Purple.' Erivo has earned acclaim for her ability to convey deep emotion and intensity in…

About Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer known for her powerful performances and distinctive voice. She gained recognition for her roles in 'Harriet' and 'The Color Purple.' Erivo has earned acclaim for her ability to convey deep emotion and intensity in her roles, establishing herself as a talented figure in both film and theater.

Born
8 February 1987, Stockport, England
Height
5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Children
1 child, name not publicly known
Parents
Mother: Miss Erivo, Father: Mr. Erivo
Estimated net worth
$3 million

Fun facts about Cynthia Erivo

  • Cynthia Erivo won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway.
  • She is also a talented singer and has released music, showcasing her vocal abilities beyond acting.

Famous Cynthia Erivo quotes

“I am not a slave. I am a free woman.”
Harriet, 2019
“I want to be a part of something that means something.”
The Good Place, 2018
“You can't just sit there and wait for someone to save you.”
Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper, 2025

Cynthia Erivo filmography

Cast (102)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027Bad Fairies MovieJayne Staplegun (voice)
2027Karoshi MovieUnknown character
2027Children of Blood and Bone MovieAdmiral Kaea
2026Prima Facie MovieTessa Ensler
2026Variety’s Power of Women London MovieSelf
2026Saturday Night Live UK TVSelf - Host4.9
2025Making Wicked: For Good MovieSelf
2025Variety & CNN Actors on Actors TVSelf5.5
2025The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade MovieSelf9.0
2025Wicked: For Good MovieElphaba6.6
Show 92 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek MovieSelf10.0
2025Wicked: One Wonderful Night MovieSelf8.1
2025E.B. White's Charlotte's Web TVGoose (voice)7.0
2025Number One on the Call Sheet TVSelf3.9
2025RoboGobo TVThe Slink (voice)1.0
2024Making Wicked MovieSelf8.0
2024Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl MovieSelf
2024Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked MovieSelf7.5
2024Celebrity Substitute TVSelf
2024Wicked MovieElphaba6.9
2024Hollywood Black TVSelf3.0
2024Simone Biles Rising TVSelf6.8
2024Drift MovieJacqueline Kamara6.1
2023Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter TVSelf - Roundtable Talent2.9
2023Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year's Eve Celebration MovieSelf10.0
2023Luther: The Fallen Sun MovieOdette Raine6.6
2023Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur TVDr. Ojo (voice)7.4
2023Poker Face TVAmber / Delia / Cece / Bebe Kazinsky / Felicity Price7.4
2022The Jennifer Hudson Show TVSelf5.6
2022Sherri TVSelf - Guest2.6
2022Pinocchio MovieBlue Fairy6.2
2022Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the Proms MovieSelf9.0
2022Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge TVSelf6.5
2022Roar TVAmbia5.6
2021Needle in a Timestack MovieJanine Mikkelsen5.3
2021Star Wars: Visions TVKratu (voice)7.1
2021Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score MovieSelf9.3
2021Chaos Walking MovieHildy6.5
2020The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! MovieTurtleneck Superstar (voice)6.3
2020Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway MoviePerformer
2020Who Wants to Be a Millionaire TVSelf - Phone a Friend9.2
2020The Outsider TVHolly Gibney7.4
2019Harriet MovieHarriet Tubman7.3
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show TVSelf6.2
2019School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play MovieEloise10.0
2019The Rape of Recy Taylor MovieRosa Parks7.7
2019Cynthia Erivo: Live from Lincoln Center MovieUnknown character10.0
2018Widows MovieBelle6.5
2018Bad Times at the El Royale MovieDarlene Sweet6.8
2018Amazing Saturday TVSelf7.6
2018The Boss Baby: Back in Business TVTurtleneck Superstar CEO Baby (voice)7.1
2018Forbidden MovieUnknown character8.2
2018American Idol TVSelf6.7
2017Big Mouth TVMissy's Vagina (voice)7.6
2017Genius TVAretha Franklin7.5
2017Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees MovieSelf - Presenter7.6
2016Quotidien TVSelf - Guest5.1
2016To Tell the Truth TVSelf - Panelist5.8
2016Full Frontal with Samantha Bee TVSelf6.0
2015Chewing Gum TVMagdalene7.1
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Musical Guest6.1
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf6.1
2015The Late Late Show with James Corden TVSelf5.1
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Chicken Shop Date TVSelf - Guest (archive footage)8.3
2014Chicken Shop Date TVSelf - Guest8.3
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf5.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.8
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2014Broad City TVLisa7.1
2013Lift MovieLap Dancer
2012RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED TVSelf - Guest Judge5.5
2012RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars TVSelf - Guest Judge7.3
2011The Voice TVSelf - Advisor5.9
2009RuPaul's Drag Race TVSelf - Guest Judge7.5
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2005Dancing with the Stars TVSelf - Guest6.2
2004Project Runway TVSelf - Guest6.3
2004Strictly Come Dancing TVSelf - Guest Mentor6.1
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf5.3
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997The View TVSelf - Guest4.3
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf - Guest5.6
1976Live from Lincoln Center TVSelf8.7
1973The American Film Institute Salute to ... TVSelf6.3
1971Great Performances TVSelf - Performer6.1
1959The Grammys TVSelf8.6
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Host
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee7.0
TBAI Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical MovieChenice
TBABlink Speed MovieUnknown character
TBACarrier MovieRaylene
TBAOthello MovieEmilia
TBAThe Road Home MovieMiriam 'Mama Africa' Makeba
TBASteel MovieUnknown character
TBATalent Show MovieUnknown character

Crew (9)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Prima Facie MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2025Wicked: For Good MovieSongs · Sound6.6
2024Drift MovieProducer · Production6.1
2023Grandpa Was an Emperor MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2019Harriet MovieSongs · Sound7.3
Show 4 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
TBASaturation Point MovieProducer · Production
TBABlink Speed MovieProducer · Production
TBACarrier MovieProducer · Production
TBASteel MovieExecutive Producer · Production

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Questions about Cynthia Erivo

What are some of Cynthia Erivo's notable films?

Cynthia Erivo is known for her roles in 'Harriet,' 'Bad Times at the El Royale,' and 'The Color Purple.'

Has Cynthia Erivo won any major awards?

Yes, Cynthia Erivo won a Tony Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Color Purple' and has received nominations for other prestigious awards.

What was Cynthia Erivo's first film?

Cynthia Erivo made her film debut in 'The Color Purple' (2016), where she also reprised her stage role.

What is Cynthia Erivo's most successful film?

Her most successful film to date is 'Harriet,' which received critical acclaim and several award nominations.

Is Cynthia Erivo involved in music?

Yes, in addition to acting, Cynthia Erivo is a talented singer and has released music, showcasing her vocal talents.

What is Cynthia Erivo's estimated net worth?

Cynthia Erivo's estimated net worth is approximately $3 million, reflecting her successful career in acting and music.

What is a defining characteristic of Cynthia Erivo's acting?

Cynthia Erivo is known for her powerful emotional depth and distinctive voice, which she brings to her roles.

What upcoming projects is Cynthia Erivo involved in?

Cynthia Erivo stars in 'Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper,' set to release in 2025.