Letitia Wright
Letitia Wright | |
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 Wright at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Letitia Michelle Wright October 31, 1993 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Letitia Michelle Wright (born October 31, 1993) is a Guyanese-born British actress. She is known for her breakout hit Urban Hymn (2016).
Early life
Wright was born in Georgetown, Guyana. Her family moved to London when she was seven years old.[1]
Career
Wright's interest in acting came when she saw Akeelah and the Bee and found the lead to be a positive role model. Determined to act, she sent emails to different agents about her acting experience until she was picked for small parts. She starred in My Brother the Devil where she was recognized by Screen International as one of its 2012 Stars of Tomorrow. Michael Caton-Jones cast her in Urban Hymn which garnered her attention.[1][2] Wright was cast in the film adaptation of the novel Ready Player One as Reb and was immediately added to Black Panther as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[3][4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Holby City | Ellie Maynard | Episodes: "Tunnel Vision" and "Crossing the Line" |
| 2011 | Random | Girl 3 | TV movie |
| 2011 | Top Boy | Chantelle | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Coming Up | Hannah | Episode: "Big Girl" |
| 2014 | Glasgow Girls | Amal | TV movie |
| 2014 | Chasing Shadows | Taylor Davis | Episode: "Only Connect" |
| 2015 | Banana | Vivienne Scott | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Cucumber | Vivienne Scott | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Doctor Who | Anahson | Episode: "Face the Raven" |
| 2016 | Humans | Renie | 7 episodes |
| 2017 | Black Mirror | Nish | Episode: "Black Museum" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Victim | Nyla | |
| 2012 | My Brother the Devil | Aisha | |
| 2015 | Urban Hymn | Jamie Harrison | |
| 2018 | The Commuter | Jules Skateboarder | |
| 2018 | Black Panther | Shuri | |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Reb | |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Shuri |
References
- ^ a b Alberge, Dalya (April 4, 2015). "Letitia Wright, Britain's newest rising screen star, says black actors need more positive roles". The Guardian. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ Wiggan, Dylan. "Rising star Letitia Wright 'Black Actors need more positive roles'". House of Black. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ Pape, Stefan (September 26, 2016). "Exclusive: Letitia Wright on Urban Hymn and working with Spielberg on Ready Player One". heyuguys. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 20, 2016). "'Black Panther' Adds 'Ready Player One' Actress Letitia Wright (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
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