Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean -Baptiste ( born April 26, 1967 in London, England, United Kingdom; Raigipcien as Marianne Jean -Baptiste ) is a British actress, screenwriter and composer. She was the first black British actress who was nominated for an Oscar ( for Best Supporting Actress in Mike Leigh's Secrets and Lies ).

Biography

Her acting training, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and she went after among others on the Royal National Theatre. She also received Hanif Kureishi's film roles in London kills me, and the award-winning crime series Cracker.

Her passion for music she expressed through numerous appearances. They also recorded an album with blues songs. They also composed the music for the film career of Mike Leigh Girls who occupied it following in his film Secrets and Lies. He was nominated for five Oscars ( including Best Picture ). , And enabled her activities in the U.S. She appeared alongside Sandra Bullock, Robert Redford, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez.

She is married to the ballet dancer Evan Williams. You have a daughter.

Filmography (selection)

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