Who is Laverne Cox? Know All Details Here
by Tamilarasi S
Updated Apr 27, 2024
Who is Laverne Cox?
Laverne “Laverne” Cox is an American actress, philanthropist, and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) people. You may have seen her on television in “Orange Is The New Black” as Sophia Burset, and she was the first transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2015.
She went on to win another award, “The Daytime Emmy Award,” for making a special television series called “Laverne’s The T Word.” In 2017, she became the first transgender woman to be cast in a regular television series on a major network like CBS, entitled “Doubt,” in which she played the role of Cameron Wirth.
She has also appeared on VH1’s “I Want To Work for Diddy” and a TV series called “TRANSform Me,” which she helped create. Did you know that Laverne also owns a wax sculpture of herself by Madame Tussauds? Laverne's role is significant because she stands up for transgender people and speaks out for transgender people in the media.
Full Name
Laverne Cox
Date of Birth
May 29, 1972 (age 51)
Birthplace
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Occupations
Actress, Activist
Years Active
2000–present
Relatives
Twin brother: M Lamar
Laverne Cox Career
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Laverne Cox Height
Laverne Cox is about 1.8 meters tall, which is the same as around 5 feet 11 inches.
Laverne Cox Age
Laverne Cox is 51 years old, born on May 29, 1972. Her age shows her experience and wisdom gained over the years. Despite being in her fifties, Cox continues to inspire others through her work in acting and activism.
Laverne Cox Brother
Laverne’s brother is Reginald Lamar, also known as M Lamar. He’s originally from America and he’s accomplished many things in his life, including singing like an opera singer, playing the piano, and making art in the form of movies, sculptures, performances, etc. What’s interesting about M Lamar is that he’s Laverne’s twin brother.
He even acted as her character in a TV show called “Orange Is The New Black” before Laverne became the person she is today. While the two brothers have distinct roles in the world of entertainment, they are both masters of their craft.
Laverne Cox Awards
Year
Award/Honor
2013
Courage Award from the Anti-Violence Project
2013
Reader's Choice Award at Out Magazine's OUT100 Gala
2014
Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine
2014
Included in the annual Root 100 list
2014
Topped The Guardian's World Pride Power List
2014
Stephen F. Kolzak Award from GLAAD
2014
Named to the EBONY Power 100 list
2015
Named to the OUT Power 50 List
2015
Included in the People's World's Most Beautiful Women List
2015
Winner of a Daytime Emmy Award for "Laverne Cox Presents The T Word"
2015
Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
2016
Awarded Honorary Doctorate from The New School
2017
Named to the OUT Power 50 List
2018
Received the Claire Skiffington Vanguard Award from Transgender Law Center
2022
Received the W. E. B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research
