N'Bushe Wright facts for kids
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N'Bushe Wright
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Wright in the 1997 movie His & Hers
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| Born | September 7, 1969 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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| Education | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School |
| Occupation | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
N'Bushe Wright (pronounced ən-BOO-shay) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for playing Dr. Karen Jenson in the 1998 superhero movie Blade.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Wright grew up in a creative family. Her father, Stanley Wright, was a jazz musician. Her mother worked as a psychologist for the New York City school system. Wright discovered her passion for performing at a young age.
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Training and Early Career
Wright trained to be a dancer at famous schools like the Alvin Ailey Dance Center and the Martha Graham School of Dance. She also studied acting at Stella Adler's Studio.
Within a year of starting her acting studies, she landed a main role in the 1992 movie Zebrahead. This was the beginning of her successful career in film and television.
Acting Career
N'Bushe Wright has appeared in many popular movies and TV shows. Her roles have shown her talent as a versatile actress.
Famous Movie Roles
After her debut in Zebrahead, Wright took on several important roles. In 1994, she appeared in the movie Fresh, where she played a character facing difficult challenges. The next year, she played an idealistic member of the Black Panther Party in the film Dead Presidents (1995).
Her most famous role came in 1998 when she starred as Dr. Karen Jenson in the action-horror film Blade. She played a scientist who helps the main character fight vampires.
Television Appearances
Wright also had a strong career in television. In 1992, she had a recurring role as Claudia in the TV drama I'll Fly Away. Her character was a civil rights activist fighting for better education.
She has also made guest appearances on many other TV series. These include New York Undercover, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Third Watch.
Filmography
Film and TV Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Zebrahead | Nikki | |
| 1994 | Fresh | Nichole | |
| 1995 | Dead Presidents | Delilah Benson | |
| 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 | |
| Eight Legged Freaks | Debra Griffith | ||
| 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 |
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| 1992–93 | I'll Fly Away | Claudia Bishop | Recurring cast: season 2 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street | 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 |
See also
In Spanish: N'Bushe Wright para niños
