Anika Noni Rose

American actress (born 1972)
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Anika Noni Rose is an American actress. She is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, in The Princess and the Frog (2009). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011.

Rose was born in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to Claudia and John Rose, a corporate counsel. She attended Bloomfield High School, appearing in a school production during her freshman year. She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre from Florida A&M University, then studied drama at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California.

Date of Birth6th September 1972
Age52 Years
Zodiac SignVirgo
CountryUnited States of America
Current CityBloomfield
Birth PlaceBloomfield
NationalityUnited States of America
CitizenshipUnited States of America
LanguageEnglish
ReferenceIMDB
Education
Florida A&M University, Bloomfield High School
Instrumentsvoice
Occupationstage actor, film actor, voice actor, television actor, actor
Awards
  • Theatre World Award
  • Disney Legends
  • Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
  • Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
  • Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress