Chandra Wilson is an American actress, producer and director. She was best known for her role in the famous series Anatomy of Passion, where Chandra appeared on the screens in the image of Dr. Miranda Bailey. For her work in this film, Wilson was nominated several times for the Emmy Award, became the winner of the US Screen Actors Guild Award in the category "Best Actress in a Drama Series".
Chandra’s creative biography began with performances on the theatrical stage, and continued on television, where she played dozens of roles in popular TV shows, including Law and Order, Philadelphia, Sex and the City, Soprano Clan, Third shift, "Anatomy of Passion." Wilson also acted as one of the directors in television projects: Anatomy of Passion, Scandal, and Fosters.
Childhood
The girl was born in America, in the state of Texas, in the summer of 1969. Chandra was raised by her mother, who gave birth to her at a very young age. So that her daughter would not repeat her fate, mother from an early age tried to give her the opportunity to be creative, to develop comprehensively and get a good education. The girl attended a dance studio, went to a drama school, studied acting, and even before school began to take part in filming on television.
Creative way
After graduating from high school, Chandra went to New York, where she entered the university. Then she was admitted to the famous Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, where she studied acting. A few years later, the girl appeared on the stage. She performed her first role in the theater in 1991 in the production of “Good Times Kill”. The wonderful work of the young actress was appreciated: the girl received her first prize "Theater World".
But Chandra dreamed of working in the cinema and constantly participated in the viewing and castings held on television, even agreeing to participate in the filming of the crowd.
In 1993, she got a role in the TV series Philadelphia, followed by work in new projects: Law and Order, Clan Soprano, Cosby Show. Despite the large number of proposals, Chandra’s roles were only episodic, and therefore the financial situation of the girl was difficult. In order to pay for her studies, accommodation and meals, Chandra had to get a job as a clerk in one of the bank branches, where in the end she worked for almost eight years.
Star role
A breakthrough in his acting career occurred at Chandra after playing the role of Dr. Miranda Bailey in the series "Anatomy of Passion." She was invited to the shooting by the director Shonda Rimes and was not mistaken in his choice. Interestingly, according to the script, the heroine was supposed to be a slender blonde. But after passing the casting by Chandra, the director was so impressed with her acting and acting talent that the script was completely rewritten specifically for her.
The film received huge ratings, and it was thanks to the role in this series that Chandra was able to fully devote her life to creativity, quitting the bank. The series was shown on television with great success for many years, and in 2018 it reappeared on screens under the title “Anatomy of Passion: The Second Team”. For her work in the film, the actress was nominated four times for the Emmy Award. Another nomination in the category "Best Actress" went to her after the series "Casual Friendship".
