Raven Dauda is a Canadian writer and actor. She has appeared in numerous roles in film and television, and wrote and starred in a one-woman show, Addicted.

Early life and education

Dauda was born in Ottawa in 1973 to a Jamaican mother and a father from Sierra Leone. She attended Studio 58, but did not complete the program.

Career

Dauda gained recognition in the Toronto theatre scene for her performance as Esther in Intimate Apparel in 2008.

In 2018, Dauda's one-woman show, Addicted, premiered with Adedo Collective and Watah Theatre. She began creating the work while studying the Anitafrika method at the Watah theatre under d'bi young anitafrika. The play follows Penelope Day, an alcoholic with a family history of addiction, who checks herself into a rehab centre. The play was written to be the first part of a trilogy. In March 2024, Dauda brought Addicted to Halifax's Neptune Theatre.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultNotesRef.
2009Dora Mavor Moore AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Featured Role in a Play or MusicalMiss Julie: Freedom SummerWon
Doubt, a parableNominated
2018Outstanding Performance FemaleAddictedWonProduced by Adedo Collective and The Watah Theatre
2023ACTRA AwardsOutstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or FemaleFive Days at Memorial, “Day Five”WonFor her portrayal of Angela McManus

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018–2024Star Trek: DiscoveryDr. Tracy PollardRecurring role (17 episodes)
2025Mistletoe MurdersDebbie Brannigan
2023SpellboundGinger Jones
2019–2025Hudson & RexJan Renley
2022Five Days at MemorialAngela McManusMini-series
2022The Hardy BoysDeputy Con Riley
2022Transformers: BotBotsAgent Wagner and Agent SmartlitVoice
2021TitansGCPD Administrator
2021The Hot ZoneDr. Halstrom
2020–2021NursesNurse Nadine
2019–2021Clifford the Big Red DogMrs. ClaytonVoice
2020Utopia FallsReia
2020The Umbrella AcademyOdessa
2020Grand ArmyNicole Jackson
2020Spinning OutNancy Stevens
2018–2020Murdoch MysteriesSarah Johnston
2018CondorHoyle
2018The ExpanseNono Volovodov
2017SalvationHarris's Secretary
2017Top WingRhondaVoice
2014–2017AnnedroidsMaggie Clegg
2013NikitaMiriam Hasan
2007–2009da Kink in my HairLara
2007Across the River to Motor CityJessie Preacher
2005Riding the Bus with My SisterShaneTV movie
2004Paradise FallsKelly Fairview
2003BlissClaire
2000Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole StoryJaniceTV movie

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Left Behind: The MovieGloria
2019Life SupportJoggerShort
2022Stay the NightClaire

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005da Kink in my HairSharmaineMirvish Productions
2008Intimate ApparelEsther MillsObsidian Theatre
2008Wild DogsRachelNightwood Theatre
2009Miss Julie: Freedom SummerChristineCanadian Stage Company and Vancouver Playhouse
2009Doubt: A ParableMrs. MullerCanadian Stage
2010Intimate ApparelEsther MillsCanadian Stage and Obsidian Theatre
2012The PenelopiadAntinous / MaidNightwood Theatre
20134.48 PsychosisDoctorNecessary Angel Theatre Company
2016Up The Garden PathAmeliaObsidian Theatre
2018AddictedAll characters and playwrightAdedo Collective and The Watah Theatre
2020The EventsClairNecessary Angel Theatre Company
2024AddictedAll characters and playwrightNeptune Theatre

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021CHILD-ishJani Lauzon4-episode web series

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