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Patina Miller
Miller at the74th Tony Awardsin 2021
Born
Patina Renea Miller

(1984-11-06)November 6, 1984(age 39)[1]
Pageland, South Carolina,U.S.
EducationCarnegie Mellon University(BFA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2006–present
Spouse
David Mars
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(m.2014)​
Children1

Patina Renea Miller(born November 6, 1984) is an American actress and singer. Miller's breakout role was as originating the role ofdiscodivawannabe Deloris Van Cartier in the 2009West Endand 2011Broadwayproductions ofSister Actfor which she earnedLaurence Olivier AwardandTony Awardnominations, respectively. She also starred as the Leading Player in the 2013 Broadway revival ofPippin,for which she won theTony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.She later returned to Broadway to star as the Witch in the 2022 Broadway revival of theStephen SondheimmusicalInto the Woods.

She is also known for her role asCommander PaylorinThe Hunger Games: Mockingjayfilms, and her starring role asDaisy Grantin theCBSpolitical dramaMadam Secretary.She has also starred in thePBSseriesMercy Street(2017). In 2021, Miller began starring as Raquel "Raq" Thomas in theStarztelevision dramaRaising Kanan.In 2024, she voicedSerain theadult animatedmusicalseriesHazbin Hotel.

Early life and education

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Born inPageland, South Carolina,[2]and raised in a single parent home,[3]she was introduced to music at an early age and sang with thegospel choirat her local church. She attendedSouth Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities[4]and in 2006 graduated with a degree inmusical theatrefromCarnegie Mellon University.[2]She has credited her time at Carnegie Mellon as a big part of her life, saying, "It was there that I studied and really realized that I could make my dream a reality. I'm so thankful to all my teachers who helped me to become the performer I am today."[5]

Career

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In 2005, Miller was one of three finalists for the role of Effie White in the musical dramaDreamgirls,alongsideCapathia JenkinsandJennifer Hudson(which ultimately won Hudson theAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actress).[4]In 2007, she was cast as Pam Henderson in the daytimesoap operaAll My Childrenand appeared in 30 episodes of the show.[4]She performed in aCentral Parkproduction ofHairin the summer of 2008 and was featured in the musicalRomantic Poetryat theManhattan Theatre Clubthat fall.[6]

Miller during a performance of Sister Act on the West End, 2010

Miller was cast as the lead role of Delores Van Cartier inSister Act,a role she had understudied for six months during its initial run in the United States,[3]following a year-long international search.[6]The London production opened on June 2, 2009, at theLondon Palladium,and although it received mixed reviews, most critics singled out Miller and praised her performance.Benedict NightingaleofThe Timescited her "terrific voice."Whoopi'swry vulnerability but adds dazzle to the razzle around her, "[7]while David Benedict ofVarietythought her "powerhouse vocals, pitched somewhere betweenGloria GaynorandWhitney Houston,and her thrillingly fastvibratoact as the show's engine. "[8]For this role Miller won the whatsonstage.com Theatregoers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Musical and was also nominated for theLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.[9][10]She remained with the production till it closed on October 30, 2010.[11]

Miller reprised the role of Deloris Van Cartier in theBroadwayproduction ofSister Act,which began performances on March 24, 2011, at theBroadway Theatreand officially opened April 20, 2011. Miller also made her Broadway debut in this production.[12]For this role she won aTheatre World Award[13]and was also nominated for theTony Award for Best Actress in a Musical,[14]theOuter Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical,[15]theDrama League Award for Distinguished Performance,[16]and theDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.[17]She played her final performance in the Broadway company on March 18, 2012, and was replaced byRaven-Symonéon March 27.[18]Miller also starred as Linda in theCity CenterEncores!production ofLost in the Stars,which ran from February 3–6, 2011.[19]

She performed as the Leading Player in theAmerican Repertory Theaterproduction ofPippinfrom December 5, 2012, to January 20, 2013.[20]Miller reprised the role in the Broadway revival, which began performances on March 23, 2013, at theMusic Box Theatreand officially opened on April 25, 2013.[21]She won the Outer Critics Circle Award andTony Award for Best Actress in a Musicalat the67th Tony Awardsfor this role.[22][23]

Miller played Commander Paylor inThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1(2014) andPart 2in 2015.[24]In May 2014, it was announced that she was cast as Daisy Grant, press coordinator to Secretary of StateElizabeth McCord(Téa Leoni) in the CBS political dramaMadam Secretary.The show premiered on Sunday, September 21, 2014, onCBSas part of the2014–15 television season.[25][26][27]

In 2019, Miller starred as the Witch in theHollywood Bowlproduction ofInto the Woodsand reprised the role in a 2022 Broadway revival at theSt. James Theatre.[28][29]

Personal life

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On June 14, 2014, Miller married venture capitalist David Mars in New York City. Robin Burch, Miller’s mother, who is a Baptist minister, officiated at the ceremony.[30]Their daughter, Emerson Harper, was born on August 9, 2017, in New York City.[31]

In 2023, Miller sang theU.S. National Anthemat the start of theNew York City MarathoninStaten Islandand subsequently completed the race in four hours.[32]

Discography

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  • Sister Act (Original London Cast Recording)(2009)[33]
  • What I Wanna Be When I Grow Upby Scott Alan, singing the song "Taking Back My Life" (2010)[34]
  • Out of Our HeadsbyKooman and Dimond,singing the song "Random Black Girl" (2011)[35]
  • Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording)(2013)[36]
  • Into the Woods (New Broadway Cast Recording)(2022)[37][38]

Acting credits

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Commander Paylor
2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Commander Paylor
2021 The Many Saints of Newark Queen Isola

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007–08 All My Children Pam Henderson 30 episodes
2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Deloris Van Cartier Episode: "#4.35"
2014–19 Madam Secretary Daisy Grant 108 episodes
2016–21 Word Party Narrator 60 episodes
2017 Mercy Street Charlotte 6 episodes
2021–present Power Book III: Raising Kanan Raquel Thomas Main cast
2024 Hazbin Hotel Sera(voice) Guest cast[39]

Theatre

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Sister Act Ensemble/Deloris Van Cartier (understudy) Pasadena Playhouse
2007 Alliance Theatre Company
2008 Hair Sheila Central Park
2009 Putting It Together Performer New York
2010 Sister Act Deloris Van Cartier West End
2011–12 Broadway
2012 Lost in the Stars Linda Encores!
2013–14 Pippin Leading Player Broadway
2013 Ragtime Sarah Lincoln Center
2019 Into the Woods The Witch Hollywood Bowl
2022 Broadway

Concerts

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In 2014, she performed atLincoln Center.The concert was broadcast on PBS asPatina Miller in Concert.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2010 Laurence Olivier Award Best Actress in a Musical Sister Act Nominated
2011 Tony Award Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominated
Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominated
Astaire Award Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Nominated
Theatre World Award Honouree
2013 Tony Award Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical Pippin Won
Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actress in a Musical Won
Astaire Award Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Nominated
2015 Black Reel Award Outstanding Female Breakthrough Performance The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Nominated
2023 Grammy Awards Best Musical Theater Album Into the Woods Won
Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Nominated

References

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  1. ^"Celebrate Patina Miller With a Look at Her Tony-Winning Performance in Pippin".Playbill.RetrievedJune 30,2022.
  2. ^ab"Patina Miller, Deloris Van Cartier".Sister Act.Archived fromthe originalon June 3, 2009.RetrievedJune 4,2009.
  3. ^abBosanquet, Theo (June 1, 2009)."Brief Encounter With… Patina Miller".WhatsOnStage.com.RetrievedJune 4,2009.
  4. ^abcMcBride, Wallace (May 2, 2007)."Rising Star".The Pageland Blog.Archived fromthe originalon June 4, 2008.RetrievedJune 4,2009.
  5. ^"Patina Miller Lands Idol's Role".Carnegie Mellon University.RetrievedJune 4,2009.
  6. ^ab"Patina Miller Wins Starring Role in West End Musical Version of Sister Act".Broadway.com.January 29, 2009.RetrievedMarch 11,2019.
  7. ^Nightingale, Benedict (June 3, 2009)."Sister Act at the London Palladium".The Sunday Times.Archived fromthe originalon June 17, 2011.RetrievedJune 4,2009.
  8. ^Benedict, David (June 3, 2009)."Sister Act".Variety.RetrievedJune 4,2009.
  9. ^"Full List: 2010 Whatsonstage.com Award Winners".WhatsOnStage.com.February 14, 2010.RetrievedMay 24,2010.
  10. ^Shenton, Mark (February 8, 2010)."Spring Awakening,EnronandRed ScoreBig in Olivier Nominations ".Playbill.RetrievedMay 24,2010.
  11. ^"Avenue Q, Sister Act Close Tonight".West End Theatre.October 30, 2010.RetrievedMarch 7,2012.
  12. ^Hetrick, Adam (November 1, 2010)."Patina Miller to Star in Broadway'sSister Act The Musical".Playbill.RetrievedNovember 2,2010.
  13. ^Gans, Andrew (May 10, 2011)."Ellen Barkin, Patina Miller, John Larroquette, Jim Parsons, Tony Sheldon and More Win Theatre World Awards".Playbill.RetrievedMay 10,2011.
  14. ^Jones, Kenneth; Gans, Andrew (May 3, 2011)."2011 Tony Nominations Announced;Book of MormonEarns 14 Nominations ".Playbill.RetrievedMay 3,2011.
  15. ^Gans, Andrew (April 26, 2011)."Outer Critics Circle Nominees IncludeSister Act, Anything Goes, Book of Mormon".Playbill.RetrievedApril 30,2011.
  16. ^Gans, Andrew (April 25, 2011)."Book of Mormon, Priscilla, Sister Act, War Horse, Good Peopleand More Are Drama League Nominees ".Playbill.RetrievedApril 30,2011.
  17. ^Gans, Andrew (April 29, 2011)."56th Annual Drama Desk Nominations Announced;Book of MormonScores 12 Nominations ".Playbill.RetrievedApril 30,2011.
  18. ^"It's Official: She's Fabulous! Raven-Symone Joins SISTER ACT Mar. 27; Patina Miller Departs Mar. 18".BroadwayWorld.March 7, 2012.RetrievedMarch 7,2012.
  19. ^Gans, Andrew (January 10, 2011)."Encores!Lost in the Starsto Feature Chuck Cooper, Daniel Breaker, Patina Miller ".Playbill.RetrievedJanuary 10,2011.
  20. ^"Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas and More to Lead PIPPIN at A.R.T. - Full Cast Announced!".BroadwayWorld.October 10, 2012.RetrievedNovember 15,2012.
  21. ^Hetrick, Adam (February 4, 2013)."PippinWill Arrive on Broadway With Complete A.R.T. Cast, Including Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas, Andrea Martin ".Playbill.Archived fromthe originalon February 16, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 4,2013.
  22. ^Gans, Andrew (May 13, 2013)."PippinIs Big Winner of 2012-13 Outer Critics Circle Awards ".Playbill.RetrievedMay 13,2013.
  23. ^Purcell, Carey (June 9, 2013)."Kinky Boots, Vanya and Sonia, Pippin and Virginia Woolf? Are Big Winners at 67th Annual Tony Awards".Playbill.RetrievedJune 10,2013.
  24. ^Mallenbaum, Carly (September 18, 2013)."'Hunger Games' casts Broadway's Patina Miller ".USA Today.RetrievedNovember 27,2013.
  25. ^Goldberg, Lesley (March 17, 2014)."'Smash's' Katharine McPhee to Star in CBS Genius Drama (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedMay 10,2014.
  26. ^Kondolojy, Amanda (May 9, 2014)."CBS Orders 'CSI: Cyber', 'NCIS: New Orleans', 'The Odd Couple', 'Stalker', 'Madam Secretary', 'Scorpion' & 'The McCarthys'".TV by the Numbers.Archived fromthe originalon May 11, 2014.RetrievedMay 10,2014.
  27. ^Swift, Andy (May 9, 2014)."Fall TV: CBS Orders NCIS and CSI Spin-Offs, Odd Couple, Kevin Williamson's Stalker and 4 More to Series (But Not How I Met Your Dad?)".TVLine.RetrievedMay 10,2014.
  28. ^Gans, Andrew."Read Reviews for Hollywood BowlInto the Woods,Starring Patina Miller, Sutton Foster, Skylar Astin, Cheyenne Jackson "Archived2019-07-31 at theWayback Machineplaybill, July 28, 2019
  29. ^Gans, Andrew (May 26, 2022)."Encores! Into the Woods Sets Broadway Transfer With Patina Miller, Brian D'Arcy James, Phillipa Soo, Joshua Henry, Sara Bareilles, More".Playbill.RetrievedMay 26,2022.
  30. ^Itzkoff, Dave (11 July 2014)."On Stage and in His Life, the Leading Player".The New York Times.New York City.
  31. ^Juneau, Jen (August 11, 2017)."Patina Miller Welcomes Daughter Emerson Harper".People.RetrievedSeptember 4,2017.
  32. ^Laub, Andrew (November 6, 2023)."2023 New York City Marathon".CBS News.RetrievedDecember 15,2023.
  33. ^"SISTER ACT: The Musical To Release Cast Recording 7/27".BroadwayWorld.July 27, 2009.RetrievedJanuary 10,2011.
  34. ^Rafter Keddy, Genevieve (December 4, 2010)."Photo Coverage: The Songs of Scott Alan at Barnes & Noble".BroadwayWorld.RetrievedDecember 7,2010.
  35. ^"Patina Miller Leads Kooman & Dimond Concert at Birdland, 7/18".BroadwayWorld.June 28, 2011.RetrievedApril 26,2013.
  36. ^"PIPPIN Cast Recording Released Today!".BroadwayWorld.June 4, 2013.RetrievedJune 15,2013.
  37. ^Harms, Talaura (30 September 2022)."Into the Woods Revival Cast Album Released September 30".Playbill.
  38. ^Smith, Paul (September 15, 2022)."INTO THE WOODS CAST RECORDING RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED, FIRST LISTEN NOW".BroadwayDirect.RetrievedMay 12,2024.
  39. ^Petski, Denise (November 27, 2023)."'Hazbin Hotel' Gets Premiere Date At Prime Video; Sets Guest Cast Including Darren Criss, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Patina Miller, Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Vosk ".Deadline.RetrievedNovember 27,2023.
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