Who is Renée Elise Goldsberry?
Renee Elise Goldsberry is an American actress, singer and songwriter, best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler Church in the Broadway drama, ‘Hamilton’, for which she won multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album. Renee, born in San Jose, California, completed her master’s degree in Music and Jazz before diving into the entertainment industry with the backing of her parents, who were also accomplished musicians. Critics praised her portrayal of Evangeline Williamson in ‘One Life to Live’, leading to a Soap Opera Digest Award win.
Following her appearance in ‘Palco & Hirsch’, she delivered an outstanding performance in ‘All About You’. In addition to composing the music, she penned the film’s soundtrack lyrics. She has acted in numerous films and penned the lyrics for many songs, with ‘Everything but the Kitchen Sink’ being a hit. Renee is married to Alexis Johnson, and they have a son named Benjamin and an adopted daughter named Brielle. Her example is a source of motivation for women balancing careers and family. Her admirers cherish her down-to-earth and optimistic perspective on life.
| Real Name/Full Name | Renée Elise Goldsberry |
| Date Of Birth | 2 January 1971 |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Father Name | N/A |
| Mother Name | Betty Sanders. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Alexis Johnson (M. 2002) |
| Children Name | Brielle Johnson, and Benjamin Johnson. |
| Siblings Name | N/A |
| Profession | Actress, and Singer. |
| Net Worth | $5 Million. |
Early Life & Education
Born on 2 January 1971, Renee Elise Goldsberry is from San Jose, California, USA. Betty Sanders, her mother, was an industrial psychologist. Her father, who was both a chemist and a physicist, was also a successful automobile industry executive.
Following her graduation from Cranbrook Kingswood School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 1993, she enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater before completing her degree. Through this place, she was initiated into the Theta Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Following that, she pursued graduate studies at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, earning a Master of Music in jazz studies, which she completed in 1997.
Career
Renee’s theatrical debut came when she played Michelle Morris in the production called ‘Dreamgirls’. Her acting skills secured her the part of Nala in the Disney production ‘The Lion King’, released in 2002, a significant milestone in her career. Some of her Broadway performances include ‘The Color Purple’ (2005 – 2006), ‘Rent’ (2008), ‘Good People’ (2011), and ‘Hamilton’ (2015 – 2016).
Goldsberry earned numerous accolades, one of which was a Grammy Award in the Best Musical Theatre Album category for her role in the Broadway production of ‘Hamilton’. Her television journey began with a regular part in the legal comedy-drama series, ‘Ally McBeal’. Her performances garnered a broad audience’s approval, which swiftly propelled her to popularity.
Her career was significantly enhanced after she portrayed Evangeline Williamson in the series ‘One Life to Live’, an achievement that earned her a Soap Opera Digest Award in 2005. Other well-known television shows in which she participated were ‘Life on Mars’ (2008), ‘The Good Wife’ (2010-2016), ‘The Following’ (2013) and ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ (2017). She has agreed to provide her vocal performance for Dhahadu, the Golden Zebra, in the upcoming animated series ‘The Lion Guard’.
Renee has starred in several successful movies, including ‘All About You’ from 2001, ‘Pistol Whipped’ in 2008, ‘Every Secret Thing’ in 2014, and ‘Sisters’ in 201. Renee Elise Goldsberry has played prominent roles in television series, such as ‘Ally McBeal’ (1997 – 2002), ‘One Life to Live’ (2003 – 2007), ‘The Good Wife’ (2010 – 2016), ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (2013 – 2014). Additionally, she took on the main role in the TV movie titled ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.’
Her Broadways include ‘Dreamgirls’ (1997), ‘The Lion King’ (2002), ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ (2005), ‘The Color Purple’ (2005 – 2006), ‘Rent’ (2008), ‘As You Like It’ (2012), ‘I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road’ (2013) and ‘Hamilton’ (2015 – 2016).
Goldsberry had her first appearance in the movie ‘Palco & Hirsch’ in 2001. For the movie ‘All About You’, she secured the lead role, and upon its release, received favorable feedback. Following this, she made appearances in the films ‘Pistol Whipped’ (2008), ‘Every Secret Thing’ (2014) and ‘Sisters’ (2015). The actress is taking on an important part in the upcoming fantasy horror film ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’.
Filmography
Movies
- 2001 Palco & Hirsch
- 2001 All About You
- 2002 Turnaround
- 2008 Pistol Whipped
- 2009 Jump the Broom: A Musical
- 2014 Every Secret Thing
- 2015 Sisters
- 2018 The House with a Clock in Its Walls
- 2019 Waves
- 2020 Hamilton
- 2021 Tick, Tick… Boom!
- 2022 Anything’s Possible
- 2024 Albany Road
- 2024 Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (voice)
- 2025 A House of Dynamite
TV Series
- 1997–2002 Ally McBeal (TV Series)
- 1999 Ally (TV Series)
- 2002 Providence (TV Series)
- 2002 Any Day Now (TV Series)
- 2002 That ’80s Show (TV Series)
- 2002 Star Trek: Enterprise (TV Series)
- 2002 One on One (TV Series)
- 2003–2007 One Life to Live (TV Series)
- 2008 The Return of Jezebel James (TV Series)
- 2008 Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (TV Flim)
- 2008 Life on Mars (TV Series)
- 2010 Royal Pains (TV Series)
- 2010 White Collar (TV Series)
- 2010–2016 The Good Wife (TV Series)
- 2013 The Following (TV Series)
- 2013 Save Me (TV Series)
- 2013–2014 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
- 2014 Masters of Sex (TV Series)
- 2015 Younger (TV Series)
- 2016 I Shudder (TV Series)
- 2017 The Get Down (TV Series)
- 2017 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (TV Series)
- 2018–2019 The Lion Guard (TV Series) (voice)
- 2018–2020 Altered Carbon (TV Series)
- 2019 Documentary Now! (TV Series)
- 2019–2021 Evil (TV Series)
- 2029 Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (TV Series) (voice)
- 2020 Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (TV Series)
- 2020 Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (TV Series) (voice)
- 2021 Centaurworld (TV Series) (voice)
- 2021–24 Girls5eva (TV Series)
- 2022 She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series)
- 2022–2023 Eureka! (TV Series) (voice)
- 2024 Clone High (TV Series) (voice)
- 2025 Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney (TV Series)
Personal Life
She is married to Renee Elise Goldsberry. Her husband’s name was Alexis Johnson. They were married in 2003. The couple has two children named Brielle Johnson and Benjamin Johnson.
Net Worth
Renee Elise Goldsberry has estimated net worth to be $5 million, with income sources including acting and singing.
