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Anika Noni Rose

What is anika noni rose?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Born September 6, 1972[1]
Birthplace Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA[2]
Occupation Actress[1]
Known for Princess Tiana in *The Princess and the Frog* (2009)[1]
Awards Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for *Caroline, or Change*[3]

Anika Noni Rose is an American actress and singer known for Broadway, film, television, and voice work, including voicing Princess Tiana in *The Princess and the Frog* (2009) [1].

Context

Anika Noni Rose was born on September 6, 1972, in Bloomfield, Connecticut [1]. She is an American actress and singer [1]. Her Broadway work includes *Caroline, or Change*, for which she won a Tony Award [3]. In 2009, she voiced Princess Tiana in *The Princess and the Frog* [1]. She became a Disney Legend in 2011 [1]. Rose trained at the American Conservatory Theater [2].

Documented claims

  • Anika Noni Rose won a Tony Award for her role in *Caroline, or Change* [3].
  • She became a Disney Legend in 2011 [1].
  • She provided both speaking and singing voices for Princess Tiana [2].
  • She received training at the American Conservatory Theater [2].

Questions and answers

Does Anika Noni Rose have children?

The sources do not state whether she has children.

Is Anika Noni Rose African?

She is American, born in Bloomfield, Connecticut [1].

What is Anika Noni Rose doing now?

The sources do not specify her current activities.

Why is Anika Noni Rose important?

She is important for winning a Tony Award and for voicing Princess Tiana, Disney's first Black princess [1].

Sources

  1. Anika Noni Rose — CT Women's Hall of Fame — cwhf.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Anika Noni Rose — d23.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Anika Noni Rose Biography | Broadway Buzz — broadway.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People