Cynthia Erivo
Born in Stockwell, London, England, UK
Who is Cynthia Erivo?
Cynthia Erivo is an actress, born on 8 January 1987 in Stockwell, London, England, UK. Best-known screen credits include Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), Wicked (2024) and Widows (2018).
Most searched questions about Cynthia Erivo
Quick answers to common questions about Cynthia Erivo.
How old is Cynthia Erivo?
Cynthia Erivo is 39 years old, born on 8 January 1987 in Stockwell, London, England, UK.
Is Cynthia Erivo in Wicked?
Yes — she stars as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in the Wicked films.
Has Cynthia Erivo been nominated for an Oscar?
Yes — she received Academy Award nominations for Harriet (acting and song), part of a rare EGOT-path awards run across stage and screen.
How did Cynthia Erivo become famous?
Breakout via the Broadway/West End The Color Purple (Tony win), then Harriet and a run of prestige film/TV roles before Wicked.
Is Cynthia Erivo a singer?
Yes — she records music alongside acting and performed Oscar-nominated song material from Harriet.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 67%
- 1 scored titles
Upcoming on Celluloid
- Children of Blood and Bone January 15, 2027 · Coming soon
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- English 2
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Cynthia Erivo titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poker Face | 2023 | Amber / Delia / Cece / Bebe Kazinsky / Felicity Price | — | — |
| Wicked | 2024 | Elphaba | — | $764M |
| Children of Blood and Bone | 2027 | Admiral Kaea | — | — |
| Big Mouth | 2017 | Missy's Vagina (voice) | — | — |
| RoboGobo | 2025 | The Slink (voice) | — | — |
| Genius | 2017 | Aretha Franklin | — | — |
| Star Wars: Visions | 2021 | Kratu (voice) | — | — |
| Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | 2023 | Dr. Ojo (voice) | — | — |
| Broad City | 2014 | Lisa | — | — |
| The Boss Baby: Back in Business | 2018 | Turtleneck Superstar CEO Baby (voice) | — | — |
| Wicked: For Good | 2025 | Elphaba | — | $541M |
| Pinocchio | 2022 | Blue Fairy | — | — |