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Grace Gealey

Birthday: July 26, 1984 (40 years)

HomeTown: Butler, Pennsylvania, United States

Grace Gealey is a widely recognized American actress, revered for her remarkable performance as Anika Calhoun in the musical soap opera Empire. She’s also acknowledged for her professional theater work that includes performances in Venus Flytrap and Tartuffe. Born on July 26, 1984, Grace Gealey hails from Butler, United States. As in 2024, Grace Gealey's age is 40 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Grace Gealey, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Grace Gealey Wiki Table

Stage NameGrace Gealey
Real NameGrace Gealey
Profession(s)Actress,
BirthdayJuly 26, 1984
Zodiac SignLeo
Age40 years
GenderFemale
BirthplaceButler, United States
HometownButler, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican

Grace Gealey Family and Personal Life

  1. Grace Gealey was born in Butler, United States.
  2. Grace Gealey’s birth sign is Leo.
  3. Grace Gealey was born in Butler, Pennsylvania but spent most of her childhood in the Cayman Islands.
  4. Both of her parents were deaf, making her the child of deaf parents.
  5. She married her Empire co-star, Trai Byers, in April 2016 after which they announced in October that they were expecting their first child together.
  6. She has a son with Trai Byers, who they welcomed in April 2023.

Grace Gealey Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Grace Gealey?: Grace Gealey is an American actress who gained prominence for her role as Anika Calhoun on the Fox musical soap opera, Empire.
  2. Theatre Background: Prior to her fame on Empire, Grace had quite a resume in theater, performing in off-Broadway and Chicago productions of Venus Flytrap and Tartuffe.
  3. Education: Grace Gealey attended the University of California, Irvine for her Master of Fine Arts in Acting degree, after obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater at the University of South Florida.
  4. TV Debut: Her television career began in 2015 with the debut season of Empire on Fox Network.
  5. Birthplace: She was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, but spent the major part of her childhood in the Cayman Islands.
  6. Family: As the child of deaf parents, Grace had her share of unique child experiences. In 2016, she married her co-star from Empire, Trai Byers. The couple welcomed their first child in April 2023.
  7. Other works: Grace Gealey offers a wealth of experience beyond acting, notably through the release of her book, “I Am Enough”.

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Grace Gealey Height

Grace Gealey's height is estimated to be about 5′ 5″ (1.65 m), based on reliable data and sources.