Biography
" The daughter of Nigerian immigrants who struggled to provide for a large family in New York City, Oduye put her own dreams aside to fulfill her father's wish that his children pursue medical careers. Yet it was also her father's unexpected death that made Oduye realize that life was too short not to pursue her true passion - acting. After getting her feet wet in the industry with appearances in student films, theater workshops and short …
Career Milestones
2011 | Reprised role with a breakthrough performance in the feature length adaptation of "Pariah"; also directed by Rees |
2007 | Starred as a young woman struggling with telling her family about her homosexuality in Dee Rees' short film "Pariah" |
2006 | Cast as a drug addict in the drama feature "Half Nelson," starring Ryan Gosling |
2005 | TV series debut on an episode of "Law & Order" (NBC) |
2004 | Feature acting debut, the teen drama set in Jersey City "On the Outs" |
2002 | Onscreen debut in the short film "Water" |
Awards
2012 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Pariah |