Birth Name: Samira Wiley
Birth Date: 1987-04-15
Birth Place: Washington, D.C.
Details
Alternate Names: Samira Denise Wiley, Σαμίρα Γουάιλι
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - The Sitter (2011) as Tina
Most Important Roles: - National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky (2022) as Angel Allen
- Rob the Mob (2014) as Agent Annie Bell
- 37 (2016) as Joyce Smith
- Nerve (2016) as Azhar
- The Sitter (2011) as Tina
- Detroit (2017) as Vanessa
- Social Animals (2018) as Lana
- Breaking News in Yuba County (2021) as Jonelle
- Vault (2019) as Karyn
Career Highlights: - National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky (2022)
- Rob the Mob (2014)
- 37 (2016)
- Nerve (2016)
- The Sitter (2011)
- Detroit (2017)
- Social Animals (2018)
- Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)
- Vault (2019)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2021)
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2020)
- Won Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2017)
- Won Vito Russo Award (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2022)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2020)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2018)
- Won Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2017)
- Won Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2016)
- Nominated for 1 OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series (2018)
- Nominated for 1 OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2017)
- Nominated for 1 BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Video Game (2017)
- Nominated for 1 Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Queerty - TV Performance (2021)
- Nominated for 1 Queerty - Love is Great (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Ambie - Best Performer in Audio Fiction (2021)
- Nominated for 1 HCA Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama (2021)
Full Biography
Samira Wiley was born on April 15, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Orange Is the New Black (2013) , The Sitter (2011) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017) . She has been married to Lauren Morelli since March 25, 2017.
