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Annaleigh Ashford
Active Hollywood
- FromDenver, Colorado, United States
- Based inLos Angeles, California, United States
- Age36–45
- Active2005 – Present
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Annaleigh Ashford Biography
Annaleigh Ashford – Full Information
- Full Name: Annaleigh Amanda Swanson
- Name: Annaleigh Ashford
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1985
- Age (2026): 40 years
- Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actress, Singer, Dancer
- Industry: Hollywood (Film, Television, Theatre/Broadway)
- Years Active: 2005 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Education
- College: Marymount Manhattan College
- Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Career Highlight
| Year | Work Name |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Feeling Electric |
| 2005–2006 | Wicked (National Tour) |
| 2007 | Legally Blonde |
| 2007–2009 | Wicked (Broadway – Glinda) |
| 2010 | Hair |
| 2011–2012 | Rent |
| 2012 | Dogfight |
| 2012–2014 | Kinky Boots |
| 2014–2015 | You Can’t Take It with You |
| 2015–2016 | Sylvia |
| 2016–2017 | Sunday in the Park with George |
| 2017 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream |
| 2013–2016 | Masters of Sex (TV) |
| 2018 | American Crime Story |
| 2019 | Late Night |
| 2020–2022 | B Positive |
| 2021 | Impeachment: American Crime Story |
| 2022 | Welcome to Chippendales |
| 2023–2024 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street |
| 2025 | Happy Face |
| 2026 | Stumble |
Recent Activity
- Returned to Broadway with a major stage performance
- Took on a leading role in a new television series
- Continued expanding her presence in both theatre and screen
- Balanced professional success with personal milestones
- Expanded her family during this period
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Replacement (Female) | Wicked | Wicked | Nominated |
| 2010 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Replacement (Female) | Hair | Hair | Nominated |
| 2011 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Rent | Rent | Nominated |
| 2013 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Actress in a Musical | Kinky Boots | Kinky Boots | Nominated |
| 2013 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Funny Performance | Kinky Boots | Kinky Boots | Won |
| 2013 | Clarence Derwent Awards | Most Promising Female Performer | Kinky Boots | Kinky Boots | Won |
| 2013 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Kinky Boots | Kinky Boots | Nominated |
| 2013 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Kinky Boots | Kinky Boots | Nominated |
| 2013 | Tony Awards | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Kinky Boots | Kinky Boots | Nominated |
| 2015 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Featured Actress in a Play | You Can’t Take It With You | You Can’t Take It With You | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Funny Performance | You Can’t Take It With You | You Can’t Take It With You | Nominated |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | You Can’t Take It With You | You Can’t Take It With You | Won |
| 2015 | Chita Rivera Award | Best Female Dancer | You Can’t Take It With You | You Can’t Take It With You | Nominated |
| 2015 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | You Can’t Take It With You | You Can’t Take It With You | Won |
| 2015 | Tony Awards | Best Featured Actress in a Play | You Can’t Take It With You | You Can’t Take It With You | Won |
| 2015 | BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards | Best Show, Celebrity Female | Lost in the Stars | Lost in the Stars | Nominated |
| 2015 | Broadway.com Star of the Year Award | Star of the Year | — | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | MAC Awards | Best Song | Another Time (Andrew’s Song) | Another Time (Andrew’s Song) | Nominated |
| 2016 | MAC Awards | Best Major Recording | Lost in the Stars: Live at 54 Below | Lost in the Stars: Live at 54 Below | Nominated |
| 2016 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Sylvia | Sylvia | Nominated |
| 2016 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Featured Actress in a Play | Sylvia | Sylvia | Nominated |
| 2016 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Funny Performance | Sylvia | Sylvia | Nominated |
| 2016 | Brooklyn Web Fest Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Pleasant Events | Pleasant Events | Nominated |
| 2017 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Leading Actress in a Musical | Sunday in the Park with George | Sunday in the Park with George | Nominated |
| 2017 | Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Onstage Pair | Sunday in the Park with George | Sunday in the Park with George | Nominated |
| 2018 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Nominated |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Won |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Leading Actress in a Musical | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Nominated |
| 2023 | Grammy Awards | Best Musical Theater Album | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Nominated |
| 2023 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Welcome to Chippendales | Welcome to Chippendales | Nominated |
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About Annaleigh Ashford
Who is Annaleigh Ashford?
She is an American actress known for Broadway, TV, and film roles.
What is her most famous role?
Her Tony-winning role in You Can't Take It With You and Lauren in Kinky Boots.
Is she married?
Yes, she is married to actor Joe Tapper.
What TV shows has she appeared in?
She is known for B Positive, Masters of Sex, and American Crime Story.
Has she won a Tony Award?
Yes, she won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
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