Adjoa Andoh Biography
Adjoa Andoh is a British actress known for her performances on stage and screen. She has held leading roles at prestigious venues such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre, and the Almeida Theatre. Notable television credits include portraying Francine Jones in two series of Doctor Who, appearing in 90 episodes of the BBC’s long-standing medical drama Casualty, and featuring in BBC’s EastEnders. Andoh also starred in the Netflix series ”Bridgerton” which premiered on 16th May 2024.
Adjoa Andoh Age
Andoh was born on 14 January 1963 in Clifton, Bristol, England. She therefore celebrates her birthday on 14th January each year. Adjoa is 61 years old as of 2024.
Adjoa Andoh Height
Andoh stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Adjoa Andoh Family
Andoh was born in Clifton, Bristol. Her mother, an English teacher, and her father, a journalist and musician from Ghana, raised her along with her brother. They later relocated to Wickwar in Gloucestershire after her father secured a position with British Aerospace.
Adjoa Andoh Husband
Andoh and her husband, Howard Cunnell, crossed paths in 1994 when Cunnell assumed management of the bookshop at Battersea Arts Centre, coincidentally where Andoh’s theatre company Wild Iris was stationed. Their relationship blossomed, and they’ve been together since late 1995, tying the knot in 2001. They are proud parents to two children born in 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Andoh also has a daughter from a previous relationship, born around 1985 or 1986. Cunnell’s diverse career has seen him work as a lecturer, writer, scuba diving instructor, and lifeguard. The couple currently resides in Sussex as of 2022, having previously called Brixton home. In October 2009, Andoh took on the role of a licensed reader in the Church of England for the parish of Herne Hill.
Adjoa Andoh’s Net Worth
Andoh has an estimated net worth of between $6 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an actress.
Adjoa Andoh Education
Andoh attended Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School before initially embarking on a law degree at Bristol Polytechnic. However, she opted to leave after two years to pursue her passion for acting.
Adjoa Andoh Career
Andoh’s film credits include roles in Noel Clarke’s Adulthood (2008) and its sequel Brotherhood (2016), where she portrayed the mother of Clarke’s character, Sam Peel. Andoh’s Hollywood debut came in 2009, starring as Chief of Staff Brenda Mazibuko opposite Morgan Freeman’s Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s Invictus.
On television, Andoh showcased her versatility through various roles. Notably, she played Colette Griffiths (née Kierney) in Casualty, jazz singer Karen in EastEnders (1991), and made appearances in Doctor Who as Sister Jatt (2006) and Francine Jones (2007), among others. She has also taken on roles in M.I. High, Missing, and the acclaimed Bridgerton series. Andoh’s narration work extends across audiobooks, documentaries, and television series, with over 150 audiobooks to her credit.
In the realm of theatre, Andoh has established herself as a prominent figure, with notable performances in productions such as His Dark Materials, Stuff Happens, and The Revenger’s Tragedy at the National Theatre, as well as Richard II at Shakespeare’s Globe, which she co-directed with Lynette Linton in 2019, featuring an all-women cast of color. Her directorial talents were further showcased in Richard III (2023) at Liverpool Playhouse and Rose Theatre Kingston, where she also starred, emphasizing themes of Otherness through her casting choices.
Adjoa Andoh Service to the Arts
Andoh holds the position of Associate Artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company and serves as a Senior Associate Artist at the Bush Theatre. She actively contributes to various awards committees, including the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, serving as a judge for the inaugural BAME science fiction writer’s award for Gollancz, and participating in the Literature Matters Awards for the Royal Society of Literature. Andoh’s involvement extends to serving on the jury for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and as a jury member for the Booker Prize in 2023.
Additionally, she has lent her expertise as a judge for the Carleton Hobbs Award and the Norman Beaton Fellowship. As a co-founder of the Future Worlds Prize for science fiction writers of color, she is dedicated to promoting diversity within the genre. In 2023, Andoh hosted an event at the Black to the Future Festival in London, furthering her commitment to fostering inclusivity and representation.
Adjoa Andoh Honours
Andoh shares her expertise as an educator at both the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and Rose Bruford College. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various honors. In 2021, she was bestowed with an Honorary Fellowship at Rose Bruford College and received the prestigious title of Honorary Fellowship from the British Shakespeare Association.
Furthermore, in the same year, she was appointed as the Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St. Catherine’s College, University of Oxford. In 2022, Andoh’s remarkable achievements led to her election to the esteemed Royal Society of Literature, marking yet another significant milestone in her illustrious career.
Adjoa Andoh 2023 Coronation comments
In May 2023, following King Charles III’s coronation, Andoh expressed her observation that the day’s events transitioned “from the rich diversity of the Abbey to a white balcony”. This statement had a significant public reaction, with 8,371 complaints lodged with the media regulator Ofcom, marking it the highest number of complaints for a TV broadcast in 2023. Andoh clarified her remark, “I was talking about the day and how marvelous it was and then looking at the balcony at the end and suddenly going: ‘Oh it’s so white!’ because the day had been so mixed. I didn’t mean to upset anybody.” In June 2023, Ofcom announced their decision not to pursue action regarding the comment, deeming it “a personal observation”.
Adjoa Andoh Bridgerton
Andoh starred in the third season of an American historical romance television series ”Bridgerton” taking the role of Agatha, Lady Danbury, the sharp-tongued, insightful doyenne of London society. The Netflix Regency romance series premiered on 16th May 2024. Adjoa portrays the wise, mysterious, and occasionally playful Lady Danbury. She is also an avid gardener, finding “solace in the soil.” She starred alongside other famous actors and actresses including:
- Lorraine Ashbourne
- Simone Ashley
- Jonathan Bailey
- Harriet Cains
- Bessie Carter
- Nicola Coughlan
- Kathryn Drysdale
- Ruth Gemmell
- Florence Hunt
- Martins Imhangbe
Adjoa Andoh Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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