Chandra Wilson

Actress

Birthday

Date : 27 August Year : 1969

Age

56 Years Old

Birth Place

Texas City United States

Zodiac Sign

Virgo

Height

4 ft 12 in / 152 cm.

Parents

Wilma Bradshaw Allen

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$18M - 22 Million

Chandra Wilson Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$1M - 3 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$18 Million

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Introduction

Chandra Wilson is an American actress and director known for her powerful performances, emotional depth, and strong presence on television. She is best recognized for her long-running and critically acclaimed role as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

Career

Early Debut: Started performing in musical theatre at age five with Theatre Under the Stars in Houston and appeared in various stage productions.

Television Breakthrough: Gained attention with guest roles in shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit before landing her iconic part in Grey's Anatomy.

Breakthrough Role: Joined Grey's Anatomy in 2005 as Dr. Miranda Bailey, a role she has played for over 20 seasons, becoming one of the most beloved and longest-running characters on the show.

Directing Work: Expanded her career by directing multiple episodes of Grey's Anatomy, showcasing her talent behind the camera.

Further Acclaim: Received widespread praise for her portrayal of the tough yet compassionate "The Nazi" (Bailey's nickname), earning consistent recognition for her acting and leadership on the series.

Recent Work: Continues to star as Dr. Miranda Bailey in Grey's Anatomy (including Season 22 in 2026) and has appeared in other projects while balancing acting and directing.

Family Life

Chandra Wilson was born on August 27, 1969, in Houston, Texas. She has been in a long-term relationship with her partner since the late 1980s. The couple has three children — daughters Sarina (Serena) and Joylin, and son Michael. She prefers to keep her family life relatively private.

Chandra Wilson Net Worth

As of 2026, Chandra Wilson's net worth is estimated to be around $18 - 22 million. She has earned primarily through her long-running role on Grey's Anatomy, directing work, and other acting projects.

Notable Achievements

Four-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Grey's Anatomy.
NAACP Image Awards wins for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series.
Screen Actors Guild Award and People's Choice Award wins.
Directed several episodes of Grey's Anatomy.
Iconic role as Dr. Miranda Bailey, one of the central characters in the longest-running medical drama in television history.

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