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Tessa Thompson
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In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 52 credits.
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Tessa Lynne Thompson is an American actress known for her work in Hollywood films and independent cinema. She has received critical praise for her performances, earning nominations for two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Thompson is recognized for her versatility, having portrayed a variety of roles that highlight her acting range.
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Actor
41 credits
HIS & HERS(2026)
Anna Andrews
TV
Hedda(2025)
Hedda Gabler
Film
Marvel Zombies(2025)
Valkyrie
TV
Creed III(2023)
Bianca Creed
Film
The Marvels(2023)
Valkyrie
Film
The Listener(2022)
Beth
Film
Thor: Love and Thunder(2022)
King Valkyrie
Film
Passing(2021)
Irene
Film
What If...?(2021)
Actor
TV
Sylvie's Love(2020)
Sylvie Parker
FilmJames and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends(2020)
Spider
TV
Lady and the Tramp(2019)
Lady
Film
Men in Black: International(2019)
Agent M
Film
Avengers: Endgame(2019)
Valkyrie
Film
Between Two Ferns: The Movie(2019)
Tessa Thompson
Film
Little Woods(2018)
Ollie
Film
Janelle Monáe: Dirty Computer(2018)
Zen
Film
Sorry to Bother You(2018)
Detroit
Film
Furlough(2018)
Nicole Stevens
Film
Creed II(2018)
Bianca
Film
Annihilation(2018)
Josie Radek
Film
South Dakota(2017)
Chris
Film
Thor: Ragnarok(2017)
Valkyrie
Film
War on Everyone(2016)
Jackie Hollis
Film
Westworld(2016)
Charlotte Hale
TV
Creed(2015)
Bianca
Film
Points of Origin(2014)
Rosemary
Film
Dear White People(2014)
Samantha White
Film
Grantham & Rose(2014)
Wallis
Film
Selma(2014)
Diane Nash
Film
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- Number One on the Call SheetSelf (1 Episode) · 2025
- CenterpieceSelf · 2020
- Pop QuizSelf · 2018
- JamSelf · 2018
- From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy ContinuesSelf · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 2014
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest (2 Episodes) · 2003
- Hollywood One on OneSelf (1 Episode) · 1995
- LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 1988
- Actors on ActorsSelf (1 Episode)
- Watch What Happens LiveSelf - Guest (1 Episode)
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