Actor

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard’s screen credits include Sarabi (voice) in The Lion King and Plio (voice) in Dinosaur.

Born November 8, 1952 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA2 movies on MoviHero

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The Lion King

2019 · 1h 58m · Adventure · Animation

A voice performance as Sarabi (voice).

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Dinosaur

2000 · 1h 22m · Adventure · Animation

A voice performance as Plio (voice).

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About Alfre Woodard

Alfre Ette Woodard (born November 8, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and Grammy Award, 12 times for Emmy Awards (winning four), and has also won a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is known for her role in films such as Cross Creek, Miss Firecracker, Grand Canyon, Passion Fish, Primal Fear, Star Trek: First Contact, Miss Evers' Boys, K-PAX, Radio, Take the Lead and The Family That Preys.

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2025
The Inquisitor
Narration
2024
Salem's Lot
Dr. Cody
2024
Summer Camp
Mary
2024
The Book of Clarence
Mother Mary
2023
Weathering
Mum
2023
Space Oddity
Dr. Olsen
2022
The Gray Man
Margaret Cahill
2021
Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color
Alma Thomas (voice)
2021
Fatherhood
Marian
2021
Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street
Mary Parrish (voice)
2020
The Making of Clemency
Herself
2019
Clemency
Producer · Warden Bernadine Williams
2019
No Small Matter
Producer · Narrator (voice)
2019
The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
Actor
2019
Juanita
Juanita
2018
Saint Judy
Judge Benton
2017
Burning Sands
Professor Hughes
2016
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Self
2016
So B. It
Bernadette
2016
Captain America: Civil War
Miriam
2015
Mississippi Grind
Sam
2015
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Mary Lou Williams (voice)
2015
Knucklehead
Sheila
2014
Annabelle
Evelyn
2014
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Self
2013
12 Years a Slave
Mistress Shaw
2013
The Door
E
2012
Steel Magnolias
Ouiser
2010
Black Panther
Dondi Reece
2008
Medal of Honor
Narrator
2008
Reach for Me
Evelyn
2008
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Alice Pratt
2008
American Violet
Alma Roberts
2008
Henry Box Brown
Actor
2007
Pictures of Hollis Woods
Edna Reilly
2007
Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty
Self - Narrator
2006
King Leopold's Ghost
Ilanga (voice)
2006
Take the Lead
Augustine James
2006
Something New
Joyce McQueen
2006
The Water Is Wide
Mrs. Brown
2005
Beauty Shop
Ms. Josephine
2004
The Forgotten
Det. Anne Pope
2003
Radio
Principal Daniels
2003
The Singing Detective
Chief of Staff
2003
A Wrinkle in Time
Mrs. Whatsit
2003
The Core
Stickley
2003
Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property
Narrator
2003
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Actor
2002
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
Akela (Cheetah Mother) (voice)
2002
Searching for Debra Winger
Self
2001
K-PAX
Claudia Villars
2001
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
Medicine Woman (voice)
2001
Disney's American Legends
Actor
2000
Holiday Heart
Wanda Dean
2000
Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
Narrator
2000
Lost Souls
Dr. Allen
2000
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Mary Parrish (voice)
2000
John Henry
Polly / Narrator (voice)
2000
Love & Basketball
Camille Wright
2000
What's Cooking?
Audrey Williams
2000
Eleanor Roosevelt
Narrator (voice)
1999
Mumford
Lily
1999
Funny Valentines
Joyce May
1999
The Underground Railroad
Actor
1999
The Wishing Tree
Clara
1998
Down in the Delta
Loretta Sinclair
1997
Seven Candles For Kwanzaa
Narrator
1997
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
Maisie (voice)
1997
Follow Me Home
Evey
1997
Miss Evers' Boys
Eunice Evers, R.N.
1997
The Member of the Wedding
Berenice Sadie Brown
1996
Star Trek: First Contact
Lily Sloane
1996
A Step Toward Tomorrow
Dr. Sadlin
1996
Primal Fear
Shoat
1996
Special Report: Journey to Mars
Tamara O'Neil
1995
How to Make an American Quilt
Marianna
1995
The Piano Lesson
Berniece Charles
1994
Crooklyn
Carolyn Carmichael
1994
Aliens for Breakfast
Mrs. Marks
1994
Blue Chips
Lavada McRae
1994
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Narrator
1993
Bopha!
Rosie Mangena
1993
Heart and Souls
Penny Washington
1992
Passion Fish
Chantelle
1992
Rich in Love
Rhody Poole
1992
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Ann
1991
Grand Canyon
Jane
1990
Blue Bayou
Jessica Filley
1989
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Mary Thomas
1989
Miss Firecracker
Popeye Jackson
1988
Scrooged
Grace Cooley
1988
The Child Saver
Andrea Crawford
1987
Mandela
Winnie Mandela
1986
Unnatural Causes
Maude DeVictor
1986
L.A. Law: Pilot
Adrianne Moore
1986
Extremities
Patricia
1985
Puss in Boots
Princess Lovinia
1985
Words by Heart
Claudie Sills

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Actor

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard’s screen credits include Sarabi (voice) in The Lion King and Plio (voice) in Dinosaur.

Born November 8, 1952 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA2 movies on MoviHero

Explore movies

WHERE TO START

Where to start

A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

The Lion King

2019 · 1h 58m · Adventure · Animation

A voice performance as Sarabi (voice).

Open movie guide

Dinosaur

2000 · 1h 22m · Adventure · Animation

A voice performance as Plio (voice).

Open movie guide

THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About Alfre Woodard

GALLERY

Photos

Portraits of Alfre Woodard.

MOVIHERO CREDITS

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Explore 2 movie guides, credited roles and upcoming releases.

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Showing 2 of 2 credits

More film credits 98 additional titles

These credits do not currently have a MoviHero movie guide. Use the filters to separate released and upcoming work.

Search movie titles, years and roles

Showing 8 of 98 credits

2025
The Inquisitor
Narration
2024
Salem's Lot
Dr. Cody
2024
Summer Camp
Mary
2024
The Book of Clarence
Mother Mary
2023
Weathering
Mum
2023
Space Oddity
Dr. Olsen
2022
The Gray Man
Margaret Cahill
2021
Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color
Alma Thomas (voice)
2021
Fatherhood
Marian
2021
Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street
Mary Parrish (voice)
2020
The Making of Clemency
Herself
2019
Clemency
Producer · Warden Bernadine Williams
2019
No Small Matter
Producer · Narrator (voice)
2019
The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight with Robin Roberts
Actor
2019
Juanita
Juanita
2018
Saint Judy
Judge Benton
2017
Burning Sands
Professor Hughes
2016
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Self
2016
So B. It
Bernadette
2016
Captain America: Civil War
Miriam
2015
Mississippi Grind
Sam
2015
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Mary Lou Williams (voice)
2015
Knucklehead
Sheila
2014
Annabelle
Evelyn
2014
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Self
2013
12 Years a Slave
Mistress Shaw
2013
The Door
E
2012
Steel Magnolias
Ouiser
2010
Black Panther
Dondi Reece
2008
Medal of Honor
Narrator
2008
Reach for Me
Evelyn
2008
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Alice Pratt
2008
American Violet
Alma Roberts
2008
Henry Box Brown
Actor
2007
Pictures of Hollis Woods
Edna Reilly
2007
Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty
Self - Narrator
2006
King Leopold's Ghost
Ilanga (voice)
2006
Take the Lead
Augustine James
2006
Something New
Joyce McQueen
2006
The Water Is Wide
Mrs. Brown
2005
Beauty Shop
Ms. Josephine
2004
The Forgotten
Det. Anne Pope
2003
Radio
Principal Daniels
2003
The Singing Detective
Chief of Staff
2003
A Wrinkle in Time
Mrs. Whatsit
2003
The Core
Stickley
2003
Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property
Narrator
2003
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Actor
2002
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
Akela (Cheetah Mother) (voice)
2002
Searching for Debra Winger
Self
2001
K-PAX
Claudia Villars
2001
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
Medicine Woman (voice)
2001
Disney's American Legends
Actor
2000
Holiday Heart
Wanda Dean
2000
Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
Narrator
2000
Lost Souls
Dr. Allen
2000
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Mary Parrish (voice)
2000
John Henry
Polly / Narrator (voice)
2000
Love & Basketball
Camille Wright
2000
What's Cooking?
Audrey Williams
2000
Eleanor Roosevelt
Narrator (voice)
1999
Mumford
Lily
1999
Funny Valentines
Joyce May
1999
The Underground Railroad
Actor
1999
The Wishing Tree
Clara
1998
Down in the Delta
Loretta Sinclair
1997
Seven Candles For Kwanzaa
Narrator
1997
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
Maisie (voice)
1997
Follow Me Home
Evey
1997
Miss Evers' Boys
Eunice Evers, R.N.
1997
The Member of the Wedding
Berenice Sadie Brown
1996
Star Trek: First Contact
Lily Sloane
1996
A Step Toward Tomorrow
Dr. Sadlin
1996
Primal Fear
Shoat
1996
Special Report: Journey to Mars
Tamara O'Neil
1995
How to Make an American Quilt
Marianna
1995
The Piano Lesson
Berniece Charles
1994
Crooklyn
Carolyn Carmichael
1994
Aliens for Breakfast
Mrs. Marks
1994
Blue Chips
Lavada McRae
1994
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Narrator
1993
Bopha!
Rosie Mangena
1993
Heart and Souls
Penny Washington
1992
Passion Fish
Chantelle
1992
Rich in Love
Rhody Poole
1992
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Ann
1991
Grand Canyon
Jane
1990
Blue Bayou
Jessica Filley
1989
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story
Mary Thomas
1989
Miss Firecracker
Popeye Jackson
1988
Scrooged
Grace Cooley
1988
The Child Saver
Andrea Crawford
1987
Mandela
Winnie Mandela
1986
Unnatural Causes
Maude DeVictor
1986
L.A. Law: Pilot
Adrianne Moore
1986
Extremities
Patricia
1985
Puss in Boots
Princess Lovinia
1985
Words by Heart
Claudie Sills