Moses Ingram

Moses Ingram is an American actress recognized for her work in film, television, and streaming series. Ingram earned a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University, attending the Yale School of Drama, where she received the Princess Grace Award and the Herschel Williams Prize. During her final year at Yale, she played Viola in an Afrocentric production of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."

Ingram made her television debut in the Netflix limited series "The Queen's Gambit," portraying Jolene. Her performance earned her an Emmy nomination for supporting actress. The series, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy, received multiple honors, including an Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and AFI Award, and became one of Netflix's most-watched scripted limited series.

Following her breakout role, Ingram appeared in Peter Hedges' ensemble drama "The Same Storm" and as Lady Macduff in Joel Coen's "The Tragedy of Macbeth," which premiered at New York Film Festival. She starred as Reva Sevander in the Star Wars series "Obi-Wan Kenobi" on Disney+, earning a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series and a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series. Ingram's public discussion of the racist and threatening messages she received after the series' debut contributed to a broader industry conversation about the treatment of actors of color in Hollywood.

Ingram's filmography includes "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt," an A24 production that premiered at Sundance Film Festival. She played Cleo Johnson in the Apple TV+ miniseries "Lady in the Lake," a period drama set in 1960s Baltimore, co-starring Natalie Portman. Ingram has also appeared in Kathryn Bigelow's political thriller "House of Dynamite" and as chef Tessa in Rachel Sennott's HBO comedy series "I Love L.A."

Ingram has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and ELLE for her contributions to the entertainment industry. She frequently addresses the challenges faced by minorities in Hollywood and advocates for greater diversity and representation, particularly for African American women in leading roles. Ingram's body of work spans prestige drama, blockbuster action, and independent film, establishing her as a versatile presence in the entertainment industry.