April Nixon
April Nixon is a stage and screen actress. She is an Olivier, Elliot Norton, AUDELCO, and Ovation Award nominee. Her performances include Damn Yankees (the first African American 'Lola' opposite Jerry Lewis), The Dancer’s Life (opposite Chita Rivera), Smokey Joe’s Cafe, 9 to 5, Fosse, The Wiz, Cats, The Who’s Tommy, Mamma Mia!, Sistas, Crowns, Sweet Charity, Caroline, or Change, and Dreamgirls. Her TV appearances include Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Chapelle’s Show, and The Wire. Her film appearances include Malcom X, Man on the Moon, The Perfect Find (opposite Gabrielle Union, Netflix), and Two Degrees (opposite Vanessa E. Williams).
The Perfect Find
as Dr. LutzAfter a high-profile firing, everything is at stake for 40-year-old Jenna: her career, her...
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Man on the Moon
as Tony Clifton DancerThe story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
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Sistas: The Musical
as SimoneWith news of their grandmother's passing, a group of sisters come together to pick a song to...
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Monica PhelpsIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...
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Law & Order
as MomIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Evie MattThe third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its...
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To Tell the Truth
as Self - First African American 'Lola' in "Damn Yankees"A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be...
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