N'Bushe Wright
N'Bushe Wright | |
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 Wright in the film His & Hers | |
| Born | September 7, 1970 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
N'Bushe Wright (/ənˈbuːʃeɪ/ ən-BOO-shay;[1] born September 7, 1970) is an American actress and dancer. She attended and trained as a dancer at the Alvin Ailey Dance Center and the Martha Graham School of Dance.[2] She is known mainly for her role as Dr. Karen Jenson in the 1998 feature film Blade.[3]
Career
Within a year of attending
In 1992, Wright played the recurring role of Claudia, a black civil rights activist fighting for equal opportunities in education in the acclaimed but short-lived NBC television drama I'll Fly Away. She has made guest appearances on several other television series, including New York Undercover, Homicide: Life on the Street, Chappelle's Show and Third Watch.
Wright also recorded a public service announcement for Deejay Ra's Hip-Hop Literacy campaign.[4]
Personal life
Wright attended the Manhattan High School for the Performing Arts.
Filmography
Film and TV Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Zebrahead | Nikki | |
| 1994 | Fresh | Nichole | |
| 1995 | Dead Presidents | Delilah Benson | |
| 1996 | Johns | X-Mas Junkie | |
| 1997 | Close to Danger | Detective Maggie Sinclair | TV movie |
| His and Hers | Selena | ||
| Squeeze | Juliana | ||
| A Woman Like That | - | ||
| 1998 | Blade | Dr. Karen Jenson | |
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Juanita | |
| 2002 | Civil Brand | Nikki Barnes | |
| 2004 | Joy Road | Nia | |
| He Say... She Say... But What Does GOD Say? | Alexandra Knight | Video | |
| 2005 | God's Forgotten House | Ebony | |
| 2006 | Restraining Order | Carla | |
| 2018 | A Talent for Trouble | Marissa Montez |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–93 | I'll Fly Away | Claudia Bishop | Recurring cast: season 2 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Streets
|
Loretta Kenyatta | Episode: "Night of the Dead Living" |
| 1994 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Laurette | Episode: "P.O.W.E.R.: The Eddie Matos Story" |
| 1995 | American Gothic | Cheryl Truelane | Episode: "Eye of the Beholder" |
| 1996 | Swift Justice | Sylvie Hodges | Episode: "Takin' Back the Street" |
| New York Undercover | Carol | Recurring cast: season 2 | |
| 1997 | Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground
|
Young Girl | Episode: "The Red Shoes" |
| 1999 | Third Watch | Brenda | Episode: "History of the World" |
| 2001 | UC: Undercover | Keisha | Recurring cast |
| 2002 | Widows | Bella | Main cast |
| 2003 | Platinum | Maxine 'Max' Colt | Recurring cast |
| 2004 | Chappelle's Show | Calvin's Girlfriend | Episode: "Negrodamus & The Niggar Family" |
References
- ^ Longsdorf, Amy (October 6, 1995). "'Dead Presidents' Stars Elect to Explore the Dark Side of Life". The Morning Call. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Hecht, Tony. "N'Bushe Wright Biography". IMDb. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ Greenblatt, Leah (July 16, 2018). "Blade Oral History: Wesley Snipes and the Cast Look Back at a Modern Cult Classic". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ "N'Bushe Wright/Deejay Ra Release Literacy PSA". Cision PR Web. June 29, 2005. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ D'Auria, Carol (May 11, 2011). "Musician Stanley Wright Found Dead In Storage Trunk At Brooklyn Home". CBS New York. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
External links
- N'Bushe Wright at IMDb
- N'Bushe Wright at Yahoo! Movies
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