Shaunette Renée Wilson
Shaunette Renée Wilson (born January 19, 1990)[1] is a Guyanese-born American actress. She is best known for four seasons in the role of Dr. Mina Okafor in the Amy Holden Jones-created Fox series The Resident.[2] She appeared in Black Panther, Billions, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.[3]
Shaunette Renée Wilson | |
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Wilson in a frame from Billions in 2017 | |
| Born | January 19, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early life and education edit
Shaunette Renée Wilson was born in Guyana and raised in New York from the age of two. She is the daughter of Deberah and Wesley Wilson, and she has three siblings: brother Andre and sisters Serena and Synique.[4]
Wilson attended the Yale School of Drama, where she earned her MFA degree in 2016. Her Yale credits include Cardboard Piano, Paradise Lost, The Seagull, and The Children. Shaunette received her BA in Drama and Theater from Queens College.[5]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A Kid Like Jake | Dream Mom | |
| Black Panther | Dora Milaje (1992) | ||
| 2023 | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Agent Mason |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Billions | Stephanie Reed | 7 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | The Resident | Dr. Mina Okafor | Main cast (Seasons 1–4) |
| 2019 | Into the Dark | Marie | Episode: "Treehouse" |
References edit
- ^ Rose, Mike (January 19, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 19, 2023 includes celebrities Dolly Parton, Jodie Sweetin". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (7 March 2017). "Shaunette Renée Wilson Joins 'The Resident' Fox Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Actress Shaunette Renée Wilson Brings More Guyanese Girl Magic to Black Panther Movie! - Guyanese Girls Rock!". guyanesegirlsrock.com. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Actress Shaunette Renée Wilson Brings More Guyanese Girl Magic To Black Panther Movie!". Guyanese Girls Rock. 14 February 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ . www.pgfusa.org. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01.
External links edit
- Shaunette Renée Wilson at IMDb