Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose, born on September 6, 1972, in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is an accomplished American actress and singer. She is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, in the animated film "The Princess and the Frog" (2009).

Her journey in the entertainment industry began with a bachelor's degree in theatre from Florida A&M University and further studies at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

Her career took off when she moved to New York without a job and landed a role in Broadway's "Footloose" after just three months. Her breakout moment came in 2004 when she starred as Emmie Thibodeaux in the Broadway production of "Caroline, or Change," earning her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

She continued to shine on stage with performances in "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," among others.

Full Name	Anika Noni Rose
Gender	Female
Occupation	Actress
Date of Birth	06-September-1972 (53 years)
Birth Year	1972
Birth Location	Bloomfield, Connecticut, U.S.

In film, Anika Noni Rose is celebrated for her role as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning movie "Dreamgirls" (2006), where her contribution to the soundtrack earned her a Grammy Award nomination. She has also appeared in films like "Assassination Nation," "Everything, Everything," and "Half of a Yellow Sun."

Her television credits include starring roles in "The Quad," "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency," and "Stephen King's Bag of Bones," showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her personal life is equally fulfilling, as she married actor Jason Dirden in 2022.