Sophie Okonedo
English actress and narrator (born 1968)
1968 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English actress and narrator (born 1968)
Born
August 11, 1968
Age
~58 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
actor, stage actor, voice actor
United KingdomBorn in London
1968
Born in London (1968-08-11)
2014
AwardTheatre World Award
2014
AwardTony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Present
Age ~58
About
Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and narrator. The recipient of a Tony Award, she has been nominated for an Academy Award, three BAFTA TV Awards, an Emmy Award, two Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2019 New Year Honours, both for services to drama.
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Who is Sophie Okonedo?+
Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and narrator. The recipient of a Tony Award, she has been nominated for an Academy Award, three BAFTA TV Awards, an Emmy Award, two Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 Bi
What does the name Sophie mean?+
The name Sophie means "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is of French origin.
When was Sophie Okonedo born?+
Sophie Okonedo was born on August 11, 1968.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.
The name Sophie is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sophie — August 11, 1968
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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