Conversation so far:
When did Audra McDonald get into Television and film?
Audra McDonald's film acting debut in was in 1996 on Seven Servants by Daryush Shokof. She appeared on the television series Homicide: Life on the Street in 1999.
What TV appearances did Audra McDonald make?
Audra McDonald appeared in the HBO film Wit, Homicide: Life on the Street (1999), Mister Sterling (2003), The Bedford Diaries (2006), and Kidnapped (2006–2007), among others.
What was the film Wit about?
The film Wit is about a renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
What other film appearances did Audra McDonald make besides Wit?
On film, Audra McDonald is best known for her portrayals of Maureen in 2015's Ricki and the Flash and Madame de Garderobe in 2017's Beauty and the Beast.

Question: What role did she play in homicide?
Self-contained rewrite: What role did Audra McDonald play in Homicide: Life on the Street?