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
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2018 | Widows | Belle |
| Bad Times at the El Royale | Darlene Sweet | |
| 2019 | Harriet | Harriet Tubman |
| 2021 | Chaos Walking | Hildy |
| Needle in a Timestack | Janine Mikkelsen | |
| 2022 | Pinocchio | The Blue Fairy |
| 2023 | Drift | Jacqueline |
| Luther: The Fallen Sun | Odette Raine | |
| 2024 | Wicked | Elphaba Thropp |
| 2025(to be released) | Wicked: For Good | |
| 2027(to be released) | Children of Blood and Bone | Admiral Kaea |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2015 | Chewing Gum | Magdalene |
| 2016 | Mr Selfridge | Alberta Hunter |
| The Tunnel | Mel | |
| 2017–2019 | Broad City | Lisa |
| 2018 | The Boss Baby: Back in Business | Turtleneck Superstar CEO Baby (voice) |
| 2019 | Anthem: Homunculus | Joan |
| Sunny Day | Dr. Vanessa (voice) | |
| 2020 | The Outsider | Holly Gibney |
| James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends | Ladybird | |
| American Idol | Herself | |
| 2021 | Genius | Aretha Franklin |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself (guest judge) | |
| Strictly Come Dancing | Herself (guest judge) | |
| 2022 | Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock | The Archivist (voice) |
| Roar | Ambia | |
| 2023 | Star Wars: Visions | Kratu (voice) |
| Blue's Clues & You! | Jingles (voice) | |
| HouseBroken | Ferris (voice) | |
| Strange Planet | Dreamer (voice) | |
| 2024 | Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Dr. Akonam Ojo (voice) |
| 2025 | RoboGobo | The Slink (voice) |
| Poker Face (to be released) | TBA |
Theatre Projects
| Year(s) | Production | Role | Venue |
| 2010 | Marine Parade | Various | Brighton Festival |
| I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky | Leila | Theatre Royal, Stratford East | |
| 2011 | The Umbrellas of Cherbourg | Madeleine | Gielgud Theatre/ Curve Theatre |
| 2011–2012 | Sister Act | Deloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary Clarence | UK Tour |
| 2013 | Lift | Lap Dancer | Soho Theatre |
| The Color Purple | Celie Harris Johnson | Menier Chocolate Factory | |
| 2014 | I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical | Chenice | London Palladium |
| Dessa Rose | Dessa Rose | Trafalgar Studios | |
| 2014–2015 | Henry IV | Poins/The Earl of Douglas | Donmar Warehouse, London |
| 2015 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | Rosemary Pilkington | Royal Festival Hall |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Puck | Liverpool Everyman | |
| 2015–2017 | The Color Purple | Celie Harris Johnson | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Broadway |
| 2016 | The Last Five Years | Cathy Hiatt | The Town Hall |
| 2023 | Gutenberg! The Musical! | The Producer (one night only) | James Earl Jones Theatre, Broadway |
| 2024 | A Little Night Music | Petra | Lincoln Center, New York |
| 2025 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus Christ | Hollywood 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.
