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Tessa Thompson

Bio: Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent dramas, her accolades include nominations for two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award

Born: Mon, Oct 03 1983

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Tessa Thompson is 42 years old

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Poster of Hedda

Tessa Thompson was 42 in Hedda as 'Hedda Gabler'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 2025

Poster of The Listener

Tessa Thompson was 40 in The Listener as 'Beth'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2024

Poster of The Marvels

Tessa Thompson was 40 in The Marvels as 'Valkyrie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 2023

Poster of Creed III

Tessa Thompson was 39 in Creed III as 'Bianca Creed'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2023

Poster of Logic Paralyzes the Heart

Logic Paralyzes the Heart

Tessa Thompson was 38 in Logic Paralyzes the Heart

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2022

Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder

Tessa Thompson was 38 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder as 'Self - King Valkyrie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2022

Poster of Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder

Tessa Thompson was 38 in Thor: Love and Thunder as 'King Valkyrie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 2022

Poster of Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

Tessa Thompson was 38 in Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 2022

Poster of Passing

Tessa Thompson was 38 in Passing as 'Irene Redfield'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 2021

Poster of Sylvie's Love

Tessa Thompson was 36 in Sylvie's Love as 'Sylvie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2020

Poster of Shadow Stalker

Tessa Thompson was 36 in Shadow Stalker as 'Tessa Thompson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2019

Poster of Lady and the Tramp

Lady and the Tramp

Tessa Thompson was 36 in Lady and the Tramp as 'Lady (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 2019

Poster of Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Tessa Thompson was 35 in Between Two Ferns: The Movie as 'Tessa Thompson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2019

Poster of Men in Black: International

Men in Black: International

Tessa Thompson was 35 in Men in Black: International as 'Molly Wright / Agent M'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 2019

Poster of Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

Tessa Thompson was 35 in Avengers: Endgame as 'Valkyrie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019

Poster of Little Woods

Tessa Thompson was 35 in Little Woods as 'Oleander 'Ollie' Hale'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2019

Poster of Brave Girl Rising

Brave Girl Rising

Tessa Thompson was 35 in Brave Girl Rising as 'Nasro (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2019

Poster of Creed II

Tessa Thompson was 35 in Creed II as 'Bianca'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2018

Poster of Sorry to Bother You

Sorry to Bother You

Tessa Thompson was 34 in Sorry to Bother You as 'Detroit'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 2018

Poster of Dirty Computer

Tessa Thompson was 34 in Dirty Computer as 'Zen'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 2018

Poster of Furlough

Tessa Thompson was 34 in Furlough as 'Nicole Stevens'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2018

Poster of Annihilation

Tessa Thompson was 34 in Annihilation as 'Josie Radek'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2018

Poster of Thor: Ragnarok

Tessa Thompson was 33 in Thor: Ragnarok as 'Valkyrie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2017

Poster of Moonlight

Tessa Thompson was 33 in Moonlight as 'Monica'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 2017

Poster of South Dakota

Tessa Thompson was 33 in South Dakota as 'Chris'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017

Poster of 100 Years

Tessa Thompson was 33 in 100 Years as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 2017

Poster of War on Everyone

War on Everyone

Tessa Thompson was 33 in War on Everyone as 'Jackie Hollis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2016

Poster of Salt Water

Tessa Thompson was 32 in Salt Water as 'Brit'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016

Poster of Creed

Tessa Thompson was 32 in Creed as 'Bianca'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2015

Poster of From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy Continues

From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy Continues

Tessa Thompson was 32 in From Rocky to Creed: The Legacy Continues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 2015

Poster of Selma

Tessa Thompson was 31 in Selma as 'Diane Nash'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2014

Poster of Dear White People

Dear White People

Tessa Thompson was 31 in Dear White People as 'Samantha White'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2014

Poster of Points of Origin

Points of Origin

Tessa Thompson was 30 in Points of Origin as 'Rosemary'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 2014

Poster of Grantham & Rose

Grantham & Rose

Tessa Thompson was 30 in Grantham & Rose as 'Wallis'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 2014

Poster of Automotive

Tessa Thompson was 29 in Automotive as 'Maggie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2013

Poster of Murder on the 13th Floor

Murder on the 13th Floor

Tessa Thompson was 28 in Murder on the 13th Floor as 'Nia Palmer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 2012

Poster of Everyday Black Man

Everyday Black Man

Tessa Thompson was 27 in Everyday Black Man as 'Claire'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2011

Poster of For Colored Girls

For Colored Girls

Tessa Thompson was 27 in For Colored Girls as 'Nyla / Purple'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010

Poster of Betwixt

Tessa Thompson was 26 in Betwixt as 'Jenny'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 02 2010

Poster of Exquisite Corpse

Exquisite Corpse

Tessa Thompson was 26 in Exquisite Corpse as 'Liz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Poster of Mississippi Damned

Mississippi Damned

Tessa Thompson was 25 in Mississippi Damned as 'Kari Peterson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2009

Poster of The Human Contract

The Human Contract

Tessa Thompson was 24 in The Human Contract as 'Waitress'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008

Poster of Make It Happen

Tessa Thompson was 24 in Make It Happen as 'Dana'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2008

Poster of The Initiation of Sarah

The Initiation of Sarah

Tessa Thompson was 23 in The Initiation of Sarah as 'Esme'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 2006

Poster of When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

Tessa Thompson was 22 in When a Stranger Calls as 'Scarlet'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2006

Poster of Later the War

Tessa Thompson will be 42+ in Later the War

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of Creed IV

Tessa Thompson will be 42+ in Creed IV as 'Bianca Taylor'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of HIS & HERS

Tessa Thompson was 42+ in HIS & HERS as 'Anna Andrews'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2026

Poster of Marvel Zombies

Tessa Thompson was 41+ in Marvel Zombies as 'Valkyrie (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2025

Poster of Number One on the Call Sheet

Number One on the Call Sheet

Tessa Thompson was 41+ in Number One on the Call Sheet as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 27 2025

Poster of Sherri

Tessa Thompson was 38+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

Poster of Civilization Express - The Great Feast of Movies

Civilization Express - The Great Feast of Movies

Tessa Thompson was 38+ in Civilization Express - The Great Feast of Movies as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 17 2022

Poster of What If...?

Tessa Thompson was 37+ in What If...? as 'Valkyrie (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021

Poster of Marvel Studios Legends

Marvel Studios Legends

Tessa Thompson was 37+ in Marvel Studios Legends as 'Valkyrie (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021

Poster of Dear White People

Dear White People

Tessa Thompson was 33+ in Dear White People as 'Rikki Carter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 28 2017

Poster of Westworld

Tessa Thompson was 32+ in Westworld as 'Charlotte Hale'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2016

Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Tessa Thompson was 31+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015

Poster of Hot Ones

Tessa Thompson was 31+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015

Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Tessa Thompson was 31+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014

Poster of BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

Tessa Thompson was 30+ in BoJack Horseman as 'Taneisha (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014

Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Tessa Thompson was 30+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Tessa Thompson was 29+ in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2012

Poster of Portlandia

Tessa Thompson was 27+ in Portlandia as 'Bailey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011

Poster of Rizzoli & Isles

Rizzoli & Isles

Tessa Thompson was 26+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Anna Farrell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010

Poster of Three Rivers

Tessa Thompson was 26+ in Three Rivers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 2009

Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Tessa Thompson was 25+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

Poster of Mental

Tessa Thompson was 25+ in Mental

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 2009

Poster of Private Practice

Private Practice

Tessa Thompson was 23+ in Private Practice as 'Zoe Salter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007

Poster of Life

Tessa Thompson was 23+ in Life as 'Liza'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007

Poster of Hidden Palms

Tessa Thompson was 23+ in Hidden Palms as 'Nikki Barnes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 30 2007

Poster of The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

Tessa Thompson was 23+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Poster of Heroes

Tessa Thompson was 22+ in Heroes as 'Rebecca Taylor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006

Poster of Grey's Anatomy

Tessa Thompson was 21+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Camille Travis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005

Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Tessa Thompson was 21+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

Poster of Veronica Mars

Tessa Thompson was 20+ in Veronica Mars as 'Jackie Cook'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

Poster of Cold Case

Tessa Thompson was 19+ in Cold Case as 'Wilhemina 'Billie' Doucette'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Tessa Thompson was 19+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

Poster of The Daily Show

Tessa Thompson was 12+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Poster of MTV Movie & TV Awards

MTV Movie & TV Awards

Tessa Thompson was 8+ in MTV Movie & TV Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 1992

Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Tessa Thompson was 4+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988