Chandra Wilson, an American actress and producer, was born on August 27, 1969, in Houston, Texas. As an only child, her mother encouraged her to stay active and engaged from an early age. At just five years old, Wilson began performing in local theater and took classes in dance, acting, and modeling.
She pursued her passion for performance through her school years and eventually enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. She graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. From 1991 to 1995, Wilson continued her training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Despite her commitment to acting, she also worked as a bank teller at Deutsche Bank for eight years to support herself financially.
Wilson made her television debut in 1989 with a guest appearance on "The Cosby Show." In 1991, she received the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance for her role in the stage play "The Good Times Are Killing Me," a major breakthrough in her theater career.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, she appeared in a range of television series, including "Law & Order" (1992), "Third Watch" (2001), "Sex and the City" (2002), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2003), and "The Sopranos" (2004).
Wilson's feature film debut came with a small role in the critically acclaimed drama "Philadelphia" (1993). She followed it with appearances in "Mad Dog and Glory" (1993), "Lone Star" (1996), and "Strangers with Candy" (2005). Her first leading role in a feature-length television film was in "Accidental Friendship," a Hallmark Hall of Fame drama.
Her breakout role came in 2005 when she was cast as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the ABC medical drama "Grey’s Anatomy." The role marked a major milestone in her career—one she had worked toward for 15 years. Known for her strong presence, formidable intelligence, and compassionate leadership, Wilson's portrayal of Dr. Bailey resonated with audiences and critics alike. The show became a pop culture phenomenon and earned high ratings across its run.
In 2009, Wilson received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her role in "Accidental Friendship." More notably, she earned four consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series from 2006 to 2009 for "Grey’s Anatomy."
| Birth Date: | 27 Aug, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Stage actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Houston |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and director |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
