Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress of Cuban, Irish, African and Native American ancestry.

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May 9 - 1979 - American - Cuban - Irish - African - Native American

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Dawson was born and raised in New York City. Her film career began unexpectedly when filmmaker Larry Clark saw her on a Manhattan street and asked her to be in a movie he was making. The movie, Kids, became a critical success and Dawson's performance was commended.

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New York City - Larry Clark - Manhattan - Kids

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As a result, Dawson decided to pursue an acting career and attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. Dawson has worked steadily since her debut, with her performances often singled out for praise. To date, she has worked with such critically acclaimed directors as Oliver Stone, Robert Rodriguez, and Spike Lee, and costarred with the likes of Will Smith, Edward Norton, and Clive Owen.

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Lee Strasberg - Oliver Stone - Robert Rodriguez - Spike Lee - Will Smith - Edward Norton - Clive Owen

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