Moses Ingram is an American actress born on August 5, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in a family of artists, including her mother who is a singer, and her father who is a painter. From a young age, Ingram was interested in the performing arts, and she participated in several local theater productions while growing up.
Moses Ingram Biography
After completing her high school education, Ingram attended the Yale School of Drama, where she earned her Master of Fine Arts in Acting in 2019. While at Yale, she appeared in several stage productions, including “The Oresteia” and “Our Lady of 121st Street.”
Ingram made her on-screen debut in 2020, appearing in the HBO miniseries “The Undoing” alongside Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. However, it was her role as Jolene in the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” that brought her critical acclaim and widespread recognition. Ingram’s portrayal of Jolene, a fellow orphan, and friend of the main character Beth Harmon, was praised for its nuance and emotional depth.
In 2021, Ingram appeared in the film “The Tragedy of Macbeth” directed by Joel Coen, playing the role of Lady Macduff. She received critical praise for her performance, with some critics calling her a standout in the film.
Ingram has been recognized for her talent and potential in the entertainment industry, receiving nominations for several awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for her role in “The Queen’s Gambit.”