Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born on April 26 1967 in London, England) is a British actress.

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April 26 - 1967 - London - England - British

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She became a star overnight following the international success of the social drama Secrets & Lies in 1996, becoming the very first black British actress nominated for an Oscar. She received an Golden Globe nomination,too.

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Secrets & Lies - Oscar - Golden Globe

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Jean-Baptiste is also known for her collaboration with director Mike Leigh on stage in It's a Great Big Shame (1993). She also composed the musical score for Leigh's 1997 film Career Girls. She is also a writer/composer. Jean-Baptiste has recorded an album of blues songs.

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Mike Leigh - Blues

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She was classically trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and performed at the Royal National Theatre.

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Jean-Baptiste claimed racism after being excluded from the actor group promoting British talent at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Racism - Cannes Film Festival

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She currently stars on the American television series Without a Trace as FBI agent "Vivian Johnson" who has a serious heart disease and a young son to raise while still doing her demanding law enforcement work.

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American - Television series - Without a Trace - FBI

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In real life, she is married to British ballet dancer Evan Williams, by whom she has one daughter.

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