Laverne Cox (born May 29, 1972) is an American actress and LGBT advocate. [3][4][5] She rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, becoming the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category, [6][7] and the first to be nominated for an Emmy Award sin...

Jun 20, 2024 · Dancer and actress Laverne Cox became one of the stars of 'Orange Is the New Black' and the first openly transgender person in history to receive an Emmy nomination.

3 days ago · Laverne Cox is no stranger to blazing her own trail. In 2014, while playing prison inmate Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” Cox became the first transgender person to ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Laverne Cox, American actress and activist who achieved a number of ‘firsts’ as an openly transgender woman in the entertainment industry. Notably, in 2014 she became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category.

4 days ago · Laverne Cox is no stranger to being marginalized, but has found an interesting way to frame it.. While promoting her new series “Clean Slate” costarring comedian George Wallace, Cox discussed ...

5 days ago · Laverne Cox and George Wallace in a scene from Prime Video’s “Clean Slate.” (Courtesy of Prime) Desiree’s desire to reconnect with her father doesn’t ignore the hurt and trauma she ...

Laverne Cox is a four time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy winning documentary film producer and a prominent equal rights advocate. Laverne's role of Sophia Burset in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series "Orange is The New Black" brought her to the attention of diverse audiences all over the world.

Laverne Cox is a four time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy winning documentary film producer and a prominent equal rights advocate. Laverne's role of Sophia Burset in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series "Orange is The New Black" brought her to the attention of diverse audiences all over the world.

With various ‘firsts’ in her already impressive career, Laverne Cox is a four-time Emmy-nominated actress Emmy-winning producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate and public speaker. Laverne’s groundbreaking role of Sophia Burset in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series ‘Orange is The New Black’ brought her to the ...

Laverne Cox has emerged as a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. A prominent actress and the first openly transgender person nominated for an Emmy, Laverne Cox has promoted visibility and awareness on behalf of the transgender community. Laverne Cox was born on May 29, 1972.