Dominique Fishback facts for kids
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Dominique Fishback
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Fishback in 2018
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| Born | March 22, 1991 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Pace University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Dominique Fishback, born on March 22, 1991, is a talented American actress. She has starred in many popular TV shows and movies. You might know her from her roles as Billie Rowan in Show Me a Hero or Darlene in The Deuce. She also played Deborah Johnson in the movie Judas and the Black Messiah. For this role, she was nominated for important awards like the Critics' Choice Movie Award and a BAFTA Award.
In 2023, Dominique began starring in the TV series Swarm on Amazon Prime Video. Her acting in Swarm was highly praised. She even received a nomination for an Emmy Award for her amazing performance.
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Early Life and School
Dominique Fishback first became interested in acting when she was about 10 years old. She loved performing and telling stories. She worked hard and went to Pace University. In 2013, she graduated with a special degree in Theater. This degree helped her learn a lot about acting and performing.
Dominique's Acting Career
Starting on Stage
In 2014, Dominique showed off her acting skills in her own play called Subverted. This play was very special because she played 22 different characters all by herself! Subverted was even nominated for an award in 2015 for her amazing solo performance.
Her first big role on TV was in the show Show Me a Hero. She played Billie Rowan, a single mom. In 2016, she was chosen for a special program by the Abingdon Theatre Company. This helped her grow even more as an actress.
TV Series Roles
Dominique's first regular role in a TV series was in The Deuce. This show was about Times Square in the 1970s. She played a character named Darlene. Many people noticed her great acting in this show. She was even listed by USA Today as one of the new faces to watch on TV in 2017. The show's co-creator, David Simon, said she was a very strong actress.
Movies and Music Videos
In 2017, Dominique appeared in a music video for the famous rapper Jay-Z. She played a younger version of his mother, Gloria Carter, in the video for his song "Smile."
Her first movie was Night Comes On, which came out in 2018. She also played Kenya in the movie The Hate U Give (2018). This movie was based on a very popular book for young adults.
In 2020, Dominique starred in the movie Project Power on Netflix. She played a smart teenager in that film. In 2021, she had a big role in Judas and the Black Messiah. She played Deborah Johnson, who was the partner of Fred Hampton. More recently, in 2023, she appeared in the movie Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. This was a sequel to the movie Bumblebee.
Dominique's Film and TV Appearances
Dominique Fishback has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Movies
- 2018: Night Comes On as Angel Lamere
- 2018: The Hate U Give as Kenya
- 2020: Project Power as Robin Reilly
- 2021: Judas and the Black Messiah as Deborah Johnson
- 2023: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts as Elena Wallace
Television Shows
- 2015: Show Me a Hero as Billie Rowan (4 episodes)
- 2017–2019: The Deuce as Darlene (Series regular)
- 2021: Modern Love as Lilian "Lil" Parker (1 episode)
- 2022: The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey as Robyn (Main role)
- 2022–2023: The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as Young Charlette “Suga Mama” Towne-Proud (voice in 2 episodes)
- 2023: Swarm as Andrea "Dre" Greene (Lead role; also a producer)
Awards and Nominations
Dominique Fishback has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.
- In 2021, she won the Best Supporting Actress award from the African-American Film Critics Association for Judas and the Black Messiah.
- She also won the Outstanding Supporting Actress award at the Black Reel Awards for Judas and the Black Messiah in 2021.
- For her role in Swarm, she won the Outstanding Lead Performance award at the Black Reel Television Awards in 2024.
- She has been nominated for many other awards, including the BAFTA Award and Emmy Award, showing how much her talent is appreciated.
See also
In Spanish: Dominique Fishback para niños
