How a Track Scholarship Put ‘Painkiller’ Star Uzo Aduba on a Path to Performing

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While attending Boston University, Uzo Aduba fell in love with acting. 'I had complete artistic freedom to develop a character my way.'

The Emmy-winning ‘Orange Is the New Black’ actress was set up to star in her first play while attending Boston University as a sprinterAug.

8, 2023 11:05 am ETUzo Aduba, 42, is a three-time Emmy-winning actress best known for her TV roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “Mrs. America.” She currently co-stars in Netflix’s limited series “Painkiller.” She spoke with Marc Myers before the actors strike.Continue reading your article with

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