Shaunette Renée Wilson facts for kids
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Shaunette Renée Wilson
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Wilson in a frame from Billions in 2017
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| Born | January 19, 1990 Linden, Guyana
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Shaunette Renée Wilson is a talented actress from Guyana. She was born on January 19, 1990. She is best known for playing Dr. Mina Okafor in the TV show The Resident. She also appeared in popular movies like Black Panther and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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About Shaunette Renée Wilson
Her Early Life
Shaunette Renée Wilson was born in Guyana. When she was two years old, her family moved to New York City, where she grew up. Her parents are Deberah and Wesley Wilson. She has three siblings: a brother named Andre and two sisters named Serena and Synique.
Her Education and Training
Shaunette loved acting and studied drama. She went to the Yale School of Drama. There, she earned a special degree called an MFA in 2016. While at Yale, she acted in several plays, including Cardboard Piano and The Seagull. Before Yale, she earned her first degree in Drama and Theater from Queens College.
Shaunette Renée Wilson's Acting Work
Shaunette Renée Wilson has acted in many exciting movies and TV shows. Her career started in 2017 and she has been busy ever since.
Movies She Has Been In
Shaunette has appeared in several films. Here are some of them:
| Year | Movie Title | Her Role |
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| 2018 | A Kid Like Jake | Dream Mom |
| 2018 | Black Panther | Dora Milaje (1992) |
| 2023 | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Agent Mason |
| 2024 | The Luckiest Man in America | Donna |
| 2025 | BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions | |
| 2025 | Karate Kid: Legends | Ms. Morgan |
| 2025 | Queens of the Dead |
TV Shows She Has Been In
Shaunette has also had important roles in television series.
| Year | TV Show Title | Her Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Billions | Stephanie Reed | Appeared in 7 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | The Resident | Dr. Mina Okafor | She was a main character for four seasons |
| 2019 | Into the Dark | Marie | Episode: "Treehouse" |
| 2025 | Washington Black | Big Kit | This show is currently in post-production. |
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See also
In Spanish: Shaunette Renée Wilson para niños
