Marianne Jean-Baptiste
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-04-26
    • Born Place: London, England, UK
  • Also Known As:

    Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste, ماریان ژان-بتیست

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is a highly celebrated British actress, writer, singer-songwriter, and composer, born on April 26, 1967, in Camberwell, London, to parents of Antiguan and Saint Lucian descent. She is a classically trained performer, having studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.Jean-Baptiste first garnered international acclaim for her breakthrough role as Hortense Cumberbatch in Mike Leigh's 1996 drama film "Secrets & Lies." Her powerful and nuanced performance earned her nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Black British actress to be nominated for an Oscar. She continued her collaboration with Mike Leigh, composing the score for his 1997 film "Career Girls" and most recently starring in his highly anticipated 2024 film "Hard Truths." In "Hard Truths," she plays the central role of Pansy, a woman battling depression and anger, delivering a performance that has received significant critical praise, including multiple Best Actress awards from various film critics' associations.Beyond her work with Mike Leigh, Jean-Baptiste has an extensive and varied career. In American television, she is widely known for her role as FBI agent Vivian Johnson in the CBS mystery drama "Without a Trace" (2002-2009). Her other notable TV credits include "Broadchurch" (2015), "Blindspot" (2015-2016), "Homecoming" (2018), and "Surface" (2022). Her filmography also includes appearances in "Spy Game" (2001), "City of Ember" (2008), "RoboCop" (2014), "Peter Rabbit" (2018), and "Fatman" (2020). Marianne Jean-Baptiste continues to be a prominent figure in both British and American entertainment, consistently showcasing her remarkable talent and versatility across different mediums.

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