Alfre Ette Woodard (born November 8, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and Grammy Award, 12 times for Emmy Awards (winning four), ...

When it came time for a critical character moment in Captain America: Civil War, star Robert Downey Jr. had a specific actor in mind for a key role, and was met with some resistance. Alfre Woodard ...