Laverne Cox
Full Name
Laverne Cox
Date of Birth
May 29, 1972
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- Attended Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, Alabama
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City
Spouses Names
Not available
Children Names
Not available
Parents Names
- Mother: Gloria Cox
Known Affiliates Names
- Sophia Burset (character on “Orange Is the New Black”)
- Jodie Foster (director of an episode of “Orange Is the New Black”)
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Orange Is the New Black (Actress)
- Transgender Law Center (Board member)
- GLAAD (Advocate)
Laverne Cox is an American actress and LGBTQ+ advocate, widely known for her groundbreaking role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black.” Her performance earned her critical acclaim and made her the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. Cox has been a trailblazer for the transgender community in the entertainment industry, using her platform to advocate for transgender rights and representation. In addition to her work on “Orange Is the New Black,” Cox has appeared in various film and television projects, including “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again,” “Doubt,” and “Promising Young Woman.” She has also been a guest star on shows like “The Mindy Project” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm. “Cox’s activism extends beyond her acting career. She speaks on issues of race, gender, and transgender equality and has been recognized for her efforts with numerous awards and honors, including the Stephen F. Kolzak Award from GLAAD. Her influence as an actress and advocate continues to inspire and pave the way for greater inclusivity in the media.