Adepero Oduye
Adepero Oduye
Adepero Oduye is an American actress, director, and writer...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth11 January 1978
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
love
I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
film intention
My intention is to do more films.
beautiful character play
At the end of the day, if I can say that I had a career where I was able to play all different kinds of characters and I'm known as someone who is well-respected for my approach to the craft, that would be a beautiful life.
beautiful lonely scary
It's a surreal experience. During the first show, I was like, "Wow, I'm onstage with Ms. Tyson!" Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I'm replacing my friend Condola, so everyone making sure that I'm OK has turned what could've been a very scary, nerve-racking and lonely experience into a supportive environment.
mother persons warm
My mother's a pretty warm, open person.
clueless firsts auditions
My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume - that's how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
real different four
I'm in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same. She can switch up the delivery, but it's still with the right intention. Her words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them. She's been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real. She's pretty amazing.
jobs new-york i-love-new-york
I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
real character stories
I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
beautiful thinking
I think L.A. is beautiful.
new-york believe talking
I grew up in New York and I've always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person. When somebody recognizes me from the film - and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film - I feel like they're talking about someone else we both know. I just find it hard to believe that anyone would stop me to share how much they loved something that I was a part of.
years watches film
I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
handle
I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.
senior college class
I took acting classes in my senior year in college and I loved it.