Shaunette Renée Wilson is a Guyanese-born American actress, born January 19, 1990. She is best known for her roles in Black Panther, Billions and A Kid Like Jake.[1] She recently played Dr. Mina Okafor in the Amy Holden Jones-created Fox series The Resident.[2]
Shaunette Renée Wilson | |
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 Wilson in a frame from Billions in 2017 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Biography
Shaunette Renée Wilson was born in Guyana and raised in New York from the age of two. She is the daughter of Deberah and Wesley Wilson, and she has three siblings: brother Andre and sisters Serena and Synique.[3]
Shaunette attended the Yale School of Drama. Her Yale School of Drama credits include: Cardboard Piano, Paradise Lost, The Seagull, and The Children. Shaunette received her BA in Drama and Theater from Queens College.[4]
In 2021, Shaunette joined the cast of the fifth Indiana Jones film.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A Kid Like Jake | Dream Mom | |
| Black Panther | Dora Milaje | ||
| 2023 | Untitled fifth Indiana Jones film | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Billions | Stephanie Reed | 7 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | The Resident | Dr. Mina Okafor | Main cast (Seasons 1-4) |
| 2019 | Into the Dark | Marie | Episode: "Treehouse" |
References
- ^ "Actress Shaunette Renée Wilson Brings More Guyanese Girl Magic to Black Panther Movie! - Guyanese Girls Rock!". guyanesegirlsrock.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (7 March 2017). "Shaunette Renée Wilson Joins 'The Resident' Fox Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Actress Shaunette Renée Wilson Brings More Guyanese Girl Magic To Black Panther Movie!". Guyanese Girls Rock. 14 February 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ https://www.pgfusa.org/award-winners/view/Shaunette-Renee-Wilson/
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 14, 2021). "'Indiana Jones 5': Boyd Holbrook and Shaunette Renée Wilson Join Harrison Ford In Next Installment". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
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