Brenda Braxton is an American actor and news anchor for KGW.
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Best Known For:The television program KGW News
Breakthrough:Made her Broadway debut in Guys and Dolls in 1976
10 Quick Facts About Brenda Braxton
- Full Name: Brenda Braxton
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Guys and Dolls
- Current Role: News anchor
- Current Employer: KGW
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Divorced
Brenda Braxton Age
Brenda Braxton is about 70 years old as of 2026. Brenda Braxton was born in 1956.
Education
She attended High School of Performing Arts, where she studied Dance.
- High School of Performing Arts
- Field of Study: Dance
Career & Work
Brenda Braxton's career includes acting and entertainment roles with BBRAXTON.
Role: Stage Actor
Period: 2026
Details: New York City, New York
Role: Broadway Performer
Period: 2003–2022, intermittent engagements
Details: New York City, New York
Organization: BBRAXTON
Role: Founder
Period: From 2006
Details: Harlem, New York
Role: Featured Broadway Performer
Period: 1995
Details: New York City, New York
Role: Broadway Musical Performer
Period: 1980s–1990s
Details: New York City, New York
Role: Broadway Performer
Period: 1976–1977
Details: New York City, New York
Rise to Fame
Brenda Braxton rose to prominence for her role on the television show The Good Fight.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Good Fight, The Little Black Book of Backstage Etiquette, and Guys and Dolls.
Television
- TV Show: The Good Fight (Madeline Gilford) — Recurring television acting role
Books
- Book: The Little Black Book of Backstage Etiquette (Author) — Book addressing professional conduct in theatrical productions
- Work: Guys and Dolls (Swing, 1976-1977) — Broadway debut in the musical's revival
- Work: Jelly's Last Jam (Performer, 1992) — Appeared in the original Broadway production
- Work: Smokey Joe's Cafe (Featured Performer, 1995) — Received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
- Work: Truly, Howard Hughes (Rita Randolph, 2026) — Off-Broadway world-premiere musical at the York Theatre
- Work: Dreamgirls (Performer) — Appeared in the original Broadway production and subsequent revival
- Work: Cats (Performer) — Broadway musical credit
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award Nomination — Best Featured Actress in a Musical — American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League — 1995 — Performance in Smokey Joe's Cafe.
- NAACP Theatre Award — NAACP Theatre Awards — Theatrical performance.
- Joseph Jefferson Award — Joseph Jefferson Awards — Chicago theatre performance.
- Grammy Award — Best Musical Show Album — Recording Academy — Participation in the cast recording of Smokey Joe's Cafe.
Lesser Known Facts
- Established a men's grooming business in Harlem in 2006.
- Has performed both Velma Kelly and Matron Mama Morton in Chicago.
- Developed PAUSE by BBRAXTON, a wellness initiative focused on women in midlife.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Brenda Braxton
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: August 7
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Stephen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BrendaBraxtonKGW/
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/BrendaBraxton1
