Gugu Mbatha-Raw

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Born April 21, 1983 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, England UK (age 43)

Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw, MBE (/ˈɡuːɡuːəmˈbætərɔː/; born 21 April 1983) is a British actress. She began acting at the National Youth Music Theatre and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She gained acclaim for her roles as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Octavia in Anthony and Cleopatra in 2005 at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. She made her West End and Broadway debut, portraying Ophelia…

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Jupiter AscendingJupiter Ascending · 2015
Jupiter Ascending
★ 5.52015
MovieScience FictionFantasy
In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty…
Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast · 2017
Beauty and the Beast
★ 7.02017
MovieFamilyFantasy
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
The Woman in Cabin 10The Woman in Cabin 10 · 2025
The Woman in Cabin 10
★ 6.22025
MovieMysteryThriller
On a lavish yacht for an assignment, a journalist sees a passenger go overboard. But when no one believes her, she risks her life to uncover the truth.
Miss SloaneMiss Sloane · 2016
Miss Sloane
★ 7.42016
MovieThrillerDrama
An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.
ConcussionConcussion · 2015
Concussion
★ 7.12015
MovieDrama
A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
LiftLift · 2024
Lift
★ 6.42024
MovieActionComedy
An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker, race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.
MisbehaviourMisbehaviour · 2020
Misbehaviour
★ 6.42020
MovieDramaHistory
A group of women involved in the Women's Liberation Movement hatched a plan to invade the stage and disrupt the live broadcast at the 1970 Miss World competition in London, resulting in overnight fame for the newly-formed organization. When the show resumed, the results caused an uproar and turned the Western ideal of beauty on its head.
A Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in Time · 2018
A Wrinkle in Time
★ 5.02018
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

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BonekickersBonekickers · 2008
Bonekickers
★ 5.62008
SeriesDrama
Bonekickers was a BBC drama about a team of archaeologists, set at the fictional Wessex University. It made its début on 8 July 2008 and ran for one series. It was written by Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes creators Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah. It was produced by Michele Buck and Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen Ltd and co-produced with Monastic Productions. Archaeologist and Bristol University academic Mark Horton acted as the series' archaeological consultant. Adrian Lester has described the programme as "CSI meets Indiana Jones [...] There's an element of the crime procedural show, there's science, conspiracy theories – and there's a big underlying mystery that goes through the whole six-episode series." Much of the series was filmed in the City of Bath, Somerset, with locations including the University of Bath campus. Additional locations included Brean Down Fort and Kings Weston House, Chavenage House for episodes 5 & 6 and Sheldon Manor. On 21 November 2008 Broadcast magazine revealed the show would not be returning for a second series.

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