Bio
Chandra was born in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 1969.
She started her theater career at the age of five as a member of Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS). She attended Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and went on to the Tisch School of Arts at New York University. She earned a BFA in drama and has an enjoyed a successful stage, TV and film career since.
Chandra's first regular series role was on "Bob Patterson" (2001). She has guest starred on Law & Order, Sex & The City, The Sopranos and other hit series. On stage, she is best known for her portrayal of Bonna Willis in the production of "The Good Times are Killing Me" by Lynda Barry. She played this part at both at the Second Stage and Minetta Lane Theatres, and won a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance.
Other stage credits include "Paper Moon: The Musical" at the Papermill Playhouse, "The Family of Mann" by Theresa Rebeck, "Believing" for the Young Playwright's Festival and the Broadway production of "On the Town" directed by George C. Wolfe.
Wilson has three children; daughter Serena (born 1992), daughter Joy (born 1994), and son Michael (born 2005). While she was pregnant with Michael, her character on Grey's Anatomy, Miranda Bailey, was also pregnant.
News
Sara Ramirez, Chandra Wilson Dish on Grey's Anatomy (10/12/2009)
Some good Grey's Anatomy scoop from two of the show's stars, Sara Ramirez and Chandra Wilson.
Emmy Fashion Face-Off: Grey's Anatomy Style (9/21/2009)
Who looked the best at the 2009 Emmy Awards last night?
Chandra Wilson to Appear on Private Practice (8/5/2009)
Chandra Wilson, who plays Miranda Bailey on Grey's Anatomy, will be crossing over to Private Practice this fall.
December 31st, 2008 12:24 AM
Dr. Bailey is so cool. Does anyone know how tall she is? I swear I could be her white sister. LOL!!! I'm 4ft 7in tall.
February 13th, 2009 12:51 AM
Chandra Wilson carry the show and the chief &Katheine.
March 19th, 2009 9:19 PM
i love love the new wig that "bailey" is wearing, does anyone know where she got it from, i want it bad, real bad..
March 23rd, 2009 2:01 PM
I just met her!!! SHe is really nice! and she is my height which is 4' 10"
March 25th, 2009 5:41 AM
Absolutely my favourite character-she has got so much talent.
May 17th, 2009 3:09 PM
i want her dress she wore on the wedding. it is so beautiful and i can never find dresses for me I am short and round too.
June 8th, 2009 2:54 PM
if i could pick a mom u would be it bailey. my real mom left me i would be happy all of the time if u were my mom
June 12th, 2009 7:57 AM
Chandra Rocks I love u Muaah
July 1st, 2009 9:34 PM
Chandra your the best i love your character and who you are please don't leave and you sing i sing to i m glad for you. i believe you should be chief but i don't want Dr.Baily to lose her family.
July 31st, 2009 4:19 PM
Chandra Wilson is te coolest. When she plays Dr. Bailey she nails it. She may be short but she plays the part like she's my height. Which is 5'11