What are the Cynthia Erivo's Movies and TV shows?

Last Modified Mar 10, 2025 04:13 EDT
Cynthia Erivo movies and TV shows
Cynthia Erivo (Source: Instagram)


Cynthia Erivo is a famous British actress, born and brought up in London, England, on January 8, 1987. The actress is recognized as a stage artist appearing in various plays. Her most significant role was the character of Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple (2015), for which she was awarded various prizes, including a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, a Grammy Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award.


Cynthia Erivo started as an artist in the musical theater industry after completing her training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. One of the major projects she has gained fame for was the play The Color Purple, I Can't Sing!, and the UK tour of The Lion King. She has received several accolades, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.


Cynthia Erivo's movies and TV shows


Below are all the projects that Cynthia Erivo has been credited for as of 2025. These include all her current and upcoming projects in Hollywood.


Movies

YearTitleRole
2018WidowsBelle
Bad Times at the El RoyaleDarlene Sweet
2019HarrietHarriet Tubman
2021Chaos WalkingHildy
Needle in a TimestackJanine Mikkelsen
2022PinocchioThe Blue Fairy
2023DriftJacqueline
Luther: The Fallen SunOdette Raine
2024WickedElphaba Thropp
2025(to be released)Wicked: For Good
2027(to be released)Children of Blood and BoneAdmiral Kaea


Television series

YearTitleRole
2015Chewing GumMagdalene
2016Mr SelfridgeAlberta Hunter
The TunnelMel
2017–2019Broad CityLisa
2018The Boss Baby: Back in BusinessTurtleneck Superstar CEO Baby (voice)
2019Anthem: HomunculusJoan
Sunny DayDr. Vanessa (voice)
2020The OutsiderHolly Gibney
James and the Giant Peach with Taika and FriendsLadybird
American IdolHerself
2021GeniusAretha Franklin
RuPaul's Drag RaceHerself (guest judge)
Strictly Come DancingHerself (guest judge)
2022Fraggle Rock: Back to the RockThe Archivist (voice)
RoarAmbia
2023Star Wars: VisionsKratu (voice)
Blue's Clues & You!Jingles (voice)
HouseBrokenFerris (voice)
Strange PlanetDreamer (voice)
2024Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurDr. Akonam Ojo (voice)
2025RoboGobo The Slink (voice)
Poker Face (to be released)TBA


Theatre Projects

Year(s)ProductionRoleVenue
2010Marine ParadeVariousBrighton Festival
I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the SkyLeilaTheatre Royal, Stratford East
2011The Umbrellas of CherbourgMadeleineGielgud Theatre/ Curve Theatre
2011–2012Sister ActDeloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary ClarenceUK Tour
2013LiftLap DancerSoho Theatre
The Color PurpleCelie Harris JohnsonMenier Chocolate Factory
2014I Can't Sing! The X Factor MusicalCheniceLondon Palladium
Dessa RoseDessa RoseTrafalgar Studios
2014–2015Henry IVPoins/The Earl of DouglasDonmar Warehouse, London
2015How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingRosemary PilkingtonRoyal Festival Hall
A Midsummer Night's DreamPuckLiverpool Everyman
2015–2017The Color PurpleCelie Harris JohnsonBernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Broadway
2016The Last Five YearsCathy HiattThe Town Hall
2023Gutenberg! The Musical!The Producer (one night only)James Earl Jones Theatre, Broadway
2024A Little Night MusicPetraLincoln Center, New York
2025Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus ChristHollywood Bowl

FAQs on Cynthia Erivo

A. Cynthia Erivo was born on 8 January 1987.

A. Yes, Cynthia Erivo has two dogs.

A. No, Cynthia Erivo is in a relationship with British actor Dean John-Wilson.

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