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Adepero Oduye ( / ˌædəˈpɛroʊ oʊˈduːjeɪ / AD-ə-PERR-oh oh-DOO-yay) [1] is an American actress, director, singer, and writer. She is known for Pariah (2011), 12 Years a Slave (2013), The Big Short (2015), and Widows (2018).
Adepero Oduye is a Brooklyn-born Nigerian actress who starred in Pariah (2011) and 12 Years a Slave (2013). She has also written and directed short films, and appeared in TV shows such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and When They See Us.
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Adepero Oduye. Actress: 12 Years a Slave. Adepero Oduye hails from Brooklyn, New York City by way of Nigeria. She is a graduate of Cornell University; and has studied acting with Wynn Handman, Austin Pendleton, and Susan Batson.
Mar 23, 2021 · The actress, known for Pariah and 12 Years a Slave, plays Sam Wilson's sister in the Disney+ series. She talks about her dream of being part of the Marvel universe, working with Anthony Mackie and the challenges of the role.
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- John Boone
Apr 8, 2021 · Oduye has revealed a whole new side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as her character sheds light on an Avenger’s domestic life including financial problems related to the family...
- Brian Davids
Apr 16, 2021 · Adepero Oduye plays Sarah Wilson, Sam's sister and a grounded character in the Disney+ series. She talks about the show's realism, the challenges of the MCU, and her previous roles.
Aug 16, 2022 · Adepero Oduye plays Karen Wynn in the AppleTV+ show Five Days At Memorial, based on the book by Sheri Fink. She talks about her role, the story, and the cast in this interview.