Laverne Cox

Actress and LGBT advocate

Laverne Cox - Actress and LGBT advocate
Born

May 29th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Acclaimed actress and advocate raised in Mobile, Alabama. Studied at Indiana University and later moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Gained wide recognition for the role of Sophia Burset in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black', becoming the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. As an advocate for transgender rights, regularly participates in public speaking engagements and panels to promote visibility and equality for the transgender community.

Role of Sophia Burset in 'Orange Is the New Black'

First openly transgender Emmy nominee

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