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- Birthday: 1962-09-18
- Born Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
Morgana Shaw
Morgana Shaw is an American actress and dancer, born in Dallas, Texas, on September 18, 1962. She began her career in the performing arts as a member of the Moon Slice Dance Company in Dallas before transitioning to acting.Shaw is a seasoned veteran of theater, film, and television, with over a hundred acting credits to her name. She has garnered critical acclaim, including a coveted Leon Rabin Award for her performance in "Gypsy." For many years, she has also starred as Bette Davis in the one-woman show "All About Bette: An Interlude with Bette Davis." Her stage work includes roles in "Pippin," "Closer to Heaven," and "The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?". She has also taken on the role of LaVonda in the world premiere of Del Shores' play, "A Very Sordid Wedding."In film, Shaw has appeared in a wide range of productions. Notable credits include "Little Woods" (2018), "American Underdog" (2021) as Jenny Jo, "Hit Man" (2023) as Tammy, "The Passenger" (2023) as Mother, "Mad Money" (2008) as Molly, "I Love You Phillip Morris" (2009) as Steven's Mom, "Secondhand Lions" (2003) as Receptionist, and "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia" (2013) as Lisa's Mother. She is also listed in upcoming films like "The Other" (2025) as Dr. Neil and "Sweetest Day" (2025) as Alice.Her television appearances include recurring roles and guest spots in series such as WGN America's "Salem" (Season 1 & 3) as Mab, "Friday Night Lights," "Prison Break," "Walker, Texas Ranger," and "Revolution."Beyond acting, Morgana Shaw has also contributed to the entertainment industry as a director, choreographer, costume designer, and producer. She is a proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA.
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