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'''Alexandra Elisha Grey''' is an American actress and musician, best known for her role as Elizah Edwards on the TV series ''[[Transparent (TV series)|Transparent]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.ie/photos/The-GLAAD-Media-Awards-2016/7781.htm#!img=0/ |title=The Glaad Media Awards 2016|publisher=Entertainment.ie |author=O'Shaughnessy, David |date=2016-04-02 |accessdate=2016-04-02}}</ref> |
'''Alexandra Elisha Grey''' is an American actress and musician, best known for her role as Elizah Edwards on the TV series ''[[Transparent (TV series)|Transparent]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.ie/photos/The-GLAAD-Media-Awards-2016/7781.htm#!img=0/ |title=The Glaad Media Awards 2016|publisher=Entertainment.ie |author=O'Shaughnessy, David |date=2016-04-02 |accessdate=2016-04-02}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life and education== |
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Grey was born in [[Chicago]].<ref name="afterbuzz-jan2017">{{cite web|title=Alexandra Grey: Celebrity Impressions and Seeing More Diverse Women on TV|url=http://www.afterbuzztv.com/2017/01/16/alexandra-grey-the-importance-of-seeing-diverse-women-on-tv/|website=AfterBuzz TV|accessdate=January 18, 2017|date=January 16, 2017}}</ref> She grew up in [[foster care]].<ref name="vulture-sep2016">{{cite web|author1=Stacey Wilson Hunt|title=The Trans Talent Behind Transparent|url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/transparent-roundtable-transgender-actors-writers-producers.html|website=Vulture|accessdate=January 17, 2017|date=September 28, 2016}}</ref><ref name="afterbuzz-jan2017"/> Grey, a [[trans woman]], knew she wanted to be a girl from the age of four, but didn't know how to discuss this with her foster parents, stating in an interview, "In the African‑American community, this stuff is not even up for discussion."<ref name="vulture-sep2016" /> |
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After graduating from community college, Grey initially came out to her foster parents as gay. They were reluctant to accept her sexuality.<ref name="logo-nov2016">{{cite web|author1=Dawn Ennis|title=Trans Actress Alexandra Grey’s Journey From Homelessness To Prime Time: “We’re Not Just Doing This To Be Famous”|url=http://www.newnownext.com/alexandra-grey-transgender-actress/11/2016/|website=[[Logo TV]]|accessdate=January 17, 2017|date=November 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="vulture-sep2016" /> Once she told them she was transgender, they threw her out of the house.<ref name="logo-nov2016" /><ref name="vulture-sep2016" /> She moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, and lived in an LGBT homeless shelter until she saved enough money to get her own place. She attended |
After graduating from community college, Grey initially came out to her foster parents as gay. They were reluctant to accept her sexuality.<ref name="logo-nov2016">{{cite web|author1=Dawn Ennis|title=Trans Actress Alexandra Grey’s Journey From Homelessness To Prime Time: “We’re Not Just Doing This To Be Famous”|url=http://www.newnownext.com/alexandra-grey-transgender-actress/11/2016/|website=[[Logo TV]]|accessdate=January 17, 2017|date=November 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="vulture-sep2016" /> Once she told them she was transgender, they threw her out of the house.<ref name="logo-nov2016" /><ref name="vulture-sep2016" /> She moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, and lived in an LGBT homeless shelter until she saved enough money to get her own place.<ref name="logo-nov2016" /> She attended [[California State University Northridge]] and studied theater.<ref name="afterbuzz-jan2017" /> |
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Revision as of 22:36, 18 January 2017
Alexandra Grey | |
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| Born | Alexandra Elisha Grey January 1, 1991 (age 33) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Crete-Monee High School |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Alexandra Elisha Grey is an American actress and musician, best known for her role as Elizah Edwards on the TV series Transparent.[1]
Early life and education
Grey was born in Chicago.[2] She grew up in foster care.[3][2] Grey, a trans woman, knew she wanted to be a girl from the age of four, but didn't know how to discuss this with her foster parents, stating in an interview, "In the African‑American community, this stuff is not even up for discussion."[3]
After graduating from community college, Grey initially came out to her foster parents as gay. They were reluctant to accept her sexuality.[4][3] Once she told them she was transgender, they threw her out of the house.[4][3] She moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, and lived in an LGBT homeless shelter until she saved enough money to get her own place.[4] She attended California State University Northridge and studied theater.[2]
Career
Grey moved to Los Angeles with the hopes of beginning a career in singing or acting.[5] In 2016, she was cast as Elizah Edwards in the third season of Transparent.[3]
Grey also guest-starred on Season 2 of the CBS TV medical drama Code Black[6] and Season 4 of the Comedy Central series Drunk History where she portrayed gay rights activist Marsha P. Johnson. On June 3, 2016, it was announced that she was cast alongside Michael K. Williams and Phylicia Rashad in the new ABC mini-series When We Rise. In the fall of 2016, she guest-starred as Denise Lockwood on Chicago Med.[7] She will appear as a guest star on the legal drama Doubt in 2017.[8]
As a singer, Grey opened for singer-songwriter Zara Larsson in October 2016.[5][9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Glee | Erica | Episode: "Transitioning" |
| Chasing Life | Kenya Martin | Episode: "As Long as We Both Shall Live" | |
| 2016 | Transparent | Elizah Edwards | Episode: "Elizah" |
| Code Black | Beth | Episode: "Life and Limb" | |
| Chicago Med | Denise Lockwood | Episode: "Natural History" | |
| Drunk History | Marsha P. Johnson | Episode: "Bar Fights" | |
| 2017 | When We Rise | Seville | Recurring |
| Doubt | Delilah Johnson | Guest star |
References
- ^ O'Shaughnessy, David (2016-04-02). "The Glaad Media Awards 2016". Entertainment.ie. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ^ a b c "Alexandra Grey: Celebrity Impressions and Seeing More Diverse Women on TV". AfterBuzz TV. January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Stacey Wilson Hunt (September 28, 2016). "The Trans Talent Behind Transparent". Vulture. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ a b c Dawn Ennis (November 15, 2016). "Trans Actress Alexandra Grey's Journey From Homelessness To Prime Time: "We're Not Just Doing This To Be Famous"". Logo TV. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ a b Alex Schmider (October 5, 2016). "Alexandra Grey is the trans actress taking over fall TV". GLAAD. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 20, 2016). "Code Black: Camryn Manheim, Eric Roberts & Alexandra Grey To Guest Star In Season 2". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Hearon, Sarah (2016-07-20). "TVLine Items: Code Black Guest Stars, The Rock Hits Muscle Beach and More". TVLine.com. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ^ Maria Elena Fernandez (September 8, 2016). "Alexandra Grey Cast in Guest Role on CBS's Doubt". Yahoo News. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ John Walker (September 27, 2016). "Meet Alexandra Grey, the breakout star of 'Transparent' season three". Fusion. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
External links
- Alexandra Grey at IMDb
- Alexandra Grey on X