Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born 26 April 1967) is an English actress. She is known for her role in Mike Leigh's drama film Secrets & Lies (1996), for which she received acclaim and earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award in the same category. Jean-Baptiste is also known for her role as Vivian Johnson on the television series Without a Trace from 2002 to 2009, and has starred in television shows such as Blindspot (2015–2016) and Homecoming (2018). She has since gained praise for starring in Leigh's drama film Hard Truths (2024).
Marianne Jean-Baptiste | |
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.jpg) Jean-Baptiste at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste 26 April 1967 Camberwell, London, England |
| Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Barking and Dagenham College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse |
Evan Williams (m. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editJean-Baptiste was born in London to a mother from Antigua and a father from Saint Lucia, growing up in Peckham.[1] She attended St Saviour's and St Olave's secondary school.[2] She was classically trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and performed at the Royal National Theatre. She was nominated for a 1994 Ian Charleson Award for her performance in William Shakespeare's Measure For Measure with theatre company Cheek by Jowl.
Career
editJean-Baptiste gained international acclaim for the Mike Leigh-directed drama Secrets & Lies (1996), receiving both Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nominations for her performance, becoming the first black British actress to be nominated for an Academy Award and the second black Briton to be nominated, succeeding Jaye Davidson. She had previously collaborated with Leigh onstage in It's a Great Big Shame (1993).[3] She caused controversy when she accused the film industry of racism, noting that leading actors had been asked to attend the Cannes Film Festival, but despite her success, she was not invited.[4]
A writer and composer, Jean-Baptiste recorded an album of blues songs and composed the musical score for Leigh's 1997 film Career Girls.[5] In 1999, she performed in Paris in a French-language production by Peter Brook of The Suit (Le Costume), a one-act play by Barney Simon and Mothobi Mutloatse, based on the short story by Can Themba.[6][7] She was also acclaimed for her role as Doreen Lawrence in The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1999).[1]
Jean-Baptiste relocated for work reasons to the U.S. and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.[1][8] She honed her American accent and starred in the American television series Without a Trace as FBI agent Vivian Johnson. More recently, the actress has appeared in such films and television shows as Takers (2010), Secrets in the Walls (2010), and Harry's Law (2012). She was praised for her stage performance in the 2013 National Theatre production of James Baldwin's play The Amen Corner, directed by Rufus Norris.[9][10][11] As a friend of Angela Bassett, Jean-Baptiste attended Women's Image Network Awards and on Bassett's behalf picked up an award, reading Bassett's poetic acceptance speech for her winning role in the 2013 film Betty & Coretta.[12] She played Detroit police chief Karen Dean in RoboCop (2014).[13]
Jean-Baptiste reteamed with Mike Leigh when she played the lead role in his 2024 film Hard Truths. In October 2024, Jean-Baptiste was given the "Virtuoso Award" at the San Diego International Film Festival.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Once Upon a Time | Babysitter | Short film |
| London Kills Me | Nanny | ||
| 1996 | Distinction | Secretary | Short film |
| Secrets & Lies | Hortense Cumberbatch | ||
| 1997 | Mr. Jealousy | Lucretia | |
| 1998 | How to Make the Cruelest Month | Christina Parks | |
| Nowhere to Go | Lynne Jacobs | ||
| A Murder of Crows | Elizabeth Pope | ||
| 1999 | The 24 Hour Woman | Madeline Labelle | |
| 2000 | 28 Days | Roshanda | |
| The Cell | Dr. Miriam Kent | ||
| 2001 | Women in Film | Sara | |
| New Year's Day | Veronica | ||
| Spy Game | Gladys Jennip | ||
| 2002 | Don't Explain | Elana | |
| 2005 | Welcome to California | Tina | |
| 2006 | Jam | Lorraine | |
| 2008 | City of Ember | Clary | |
| 2009 | Rooms | Short film | |
| The Bake Shop Ghost | Annie Washington | ||
| 2010 | Takers | Naomi | |
| 2011 | Violet & Daisy | Number 1 | |
| 360 | Fran | ||
| Breaking Waves | Sarah Williams | ||
| 2012 | Won't Back Down | Olivia Lopez | |
| 2013 | The Moment | Dr. Bloom | |
| 2014 | RoboCop | Chief Karen Dean | |
| Edge of Tomorrow | Dr. Whittle | Uncredited role[15] | |
| 2017 | Home | Lois Fox | Short film |
| 2018 | Peter Rabbit | General Manager June | |
| In Fabric | Sheila Woolchapel | ||
| Moving On | Jill | Short film | |
| 2020 | Fatman | Ruth Cringle[16] | |
| 2021 | Boxing Day | Shirley MacKenzie | |
| 2022 | The Sea Beast | Sarah Sharpe (voice) | |
| 2023 | The Book of Clarence | Amina | |
| Rumble Through the Dark | Big Momma Sweet | ||
| 2024 | Hard Truths | Pansy Deacon |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Cracker | Marcia Reid | Episode: "Men Should Weep: Part 2" Credited as Marianne Jean Baptiste |
| 1996 | Sharman | Precious | Episode: "A Good Year for the Roses" |
| 1998 | The Wedding | Ellen Coles | Television miniseries |
| 1999 | The Murder of Stephen Lawrence | Doreen Lawrence | Television miniseries |
| The Man | Michelle | Television film | |
| 2001 | Men Only | Gemma | Television film |
| The Fear | Storyteller | Episode: "Sleep Tight" | |
| 2002–2009 | Without a Trace | Vivian Johnson | Main role |
| 2003 | Loving You | Jude | Television film |
| 2010 | Secrets in the Walls | Belle | Television film |
| 2011 | Sons of Anarchy | Vivica | Episode: "Dorylus" |
| 2011–2012 | Harry's Law | Judge Patricia Seabrook | Episodes: "American Girl" and "New Kidney on the Block" |
| 2012 | Private Practice | Gabi Rivera | Episodes: "Good Grief" and "Life Support" |
| 2015 | Broadchurch | Sharon Bishop | 8 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | Blindspot | FBI Assistant Director Bethany Mayfair | Main role (season 1), 23 episodes; special guest star (season 2), 1 episode (voice only) |
| 2017 | Training Day | Deputy Chief Joy Lockhart | 9 episodes |
| How to Get Away with Murder | Virginia Cross | Episode: "It's for the Greater Good" | |
| 2018 | Animals. | Grace (voice) | Episode: "Horses" |
| Homecoming | Gloria Morisseau | 5 episodes | |
| 2019 | Soundtrack | Annette Sands | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2021 | Master of None | Sharon (voice) | Episode: "Moments in Love, Chapter 4" |
| 2022 | Surface | Hannah | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 2023 | The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies | Cheryl Harker | 5 episodes |
Other projects, contributions
edit- When Love Speaks (2002, EMI Classics) – "Sonnet 15" ("When I consider everything that grows...")
Awards and nominations
editNotes
edit- ^ a b Shared with Mikey Madison for Anora.
References
edit- ^ a b c Hattenstone, Simon (15 June 2015). "Marianne Jean-Baptiste: 'It's not a sob story - I could have stayed in the UK and fought it out'". The Guardian.
- ^ Marsh, Stefanie (19 January 2015). "Marianne Jean Baptiste: the most hated woman in Broadchurch (for now)". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ Painter, Jamie (5 November 2019). "ACTOR'S ACTOR: Marianne Jean-Baptiste". Backstage. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Bourne, Stephen (2005). Elisabeth Welch: Soft Lights and Sweet Music. Scarecrow Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-8108-5413-0.
- ^ James Berardinelli, review of Career Girls (1997).
- ^ Powell, Nicholas (30 January 2000). "Review: The Suit". Variety.
- ^ Billington, Michael (15 January 2000). "Judgment of Paris". The Guardian.
- ^ "Role at National tempts London star Marianne Jean-Baptiste out of LA garden", Evening Standard, 12 June 2013.
- ^ Hemming, Sarah (12 June 2013). "The Amen Corner, National Theatre (Olivier), London – review". The Financial Times.
- ^ Taylor, Paul (28 June 2013). "Theatre review: The Amen Corner, Olivier, National Theatre, London". The Independent.
- ^ Spencer, Charles (12 June 2013). "The Amen Corner, National Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ "Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Arrivals at the WIN Awards Ceremony". Zimbio. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ Jean-Baptiste reference, screenrant.com, 25 August 2012.
- ^ "Tribute Honorees". sdfilmfest.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Michael (30 May 2014). "I admit it: I dig Tom Cruise, and I can't wait for 'Edge of Tomorrow'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (3 February 2020). "'Homecoming' Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste Joins Mel Gibson & Walton Goggins In Dark Comedy 'Fatman'". Deadline Hollywood. Deadline. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "The 69th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- ^ Puig, Claudia; Dutka, Elaine (20 December 1996). "'English Patient' Basks in Globe Nominations". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Nominations announced for the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. 15 January 2004. Archived from the original on 21 August 2004. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (13 December 2024). "The 2024 African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Winners". NextBestPicture. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (15 December 2024). "The 2024 Boston Online Film Critics Association (BOFCA) Winners". NextBestPicture. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (5 November 2024). "'Kneecap,' 'Love Lies Bleeding' Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Brady Corbet's The Brutalist Leads With Nine Nominations At Chicago Film Critics Association 2024 Awards". Chicago Film Critics Association. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (18 December 2024). "The 2024 Dallas Fort-Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA) Winners". NextBestPicture. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Lang, Brent (29 October 2024). "Gotham Awards 2024 Nominations: 'Anora' Leads With Four Nods". Variety. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (8 December 2024). "50th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award Winners (Updating Live)". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (3 December 2024). "New York Film Critics Circle Names 'The Brutalist' Best Film & Its Star Adrien Brody Best Actor: Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (6 December 2024). "The 2024 San Diego Film Critics Society (SDFCS) Nominations". NextBestPicture. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Bis, Josh (13 December 2024). "The 2024 San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) Nominations". San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (6 December 2024). "The 2024 Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (15 December 2024). "The 2024 St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (15 December 2024). "The 2024 Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (7 December 2024). "The 2024 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (20 November 2024). "'Conclave', 'A Complete Unknown' Lead AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards Nominations". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (19 December 2024). "The 2024 Black Reel Awards (BRAs) Nominations". NextBestPicture. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (12 December 2024). "Critics Choice Awards Nominations: 'Conclave' and 'Wicked' Lead With 11 Nods Each". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (19 December 2024). "The 2024 London Film Critics Circle (LFCC) Nominations". NextBestPicture. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
External links
edit- Marianne Jean-Baptiste at IMDb
- "Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Vivian Johnson". Without a Trace. CBS. Archived from the original on 15 February 2009.