Letitia Wright
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Letitia Wright was born in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1993 and raised in London, where she cut her teeth in British television. Her calling card was the acclaimed 'Black Museum' episode of 'Black Mirror' (2017), but global fame arrived as Shuri, Wakanda's genius princess in 'Black Panther' (2018), 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019). After Chadwick Boseman's death she inherited the mantle itself in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022). Between blockbusters she chose Steve McQueen's 'Mangrove' (2020), from the 'Small Axe' anthology, proving her range beyond Marvel. Quick wit and quiet conviction are her registers.
Letitia Wright
19 Movies
9 Series
Letitia Wright was born in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1993 and raised in London, where she cut her teeth in British television. Her calling card was the acclaimed 'Black Museum' episode of 'Black Mirror' (2017), but global fame arrived as Shuri, Wakanda's genius princess in 'Black Panther' (2018), 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019). After Chadwick Boseman's death she inherited the mantle itself in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022). Between blockbusters she chose Steve McQueen's 'Mangrove' (2020), from the 'Small Axe' anthology, proving her range beyond Marvel. Quick wit and quiet conviction are her registers.
Movies
Plays Shuri
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Plays Shuri
Avengers: Doomsday
2026
Plays Shuri
Avengers: Endgame
2019
Plays Shuri
Black Panther
2018
Plays Shuri
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022
Plays Reb (Safe House)
Ready Player One
2018
Plays Shuri
Avengers: Secret Wars
2027
Plays Nooshy (voice)
Sing 2
2021
Plays Rosalie Otterbourne
Death on the Nile
2022
Plays Jules Skateboarder
The Commuter
2018
Plays Shuri
Black Panther 3
2028
Producer
Plays June
The Silent Twins
2022
Producer
Plays Mo Washington
Surrounded
2023
Plays Aisha Osagie
Aisha
2022
Plays Yara Love
Guava Island
2019
Plays Jamie Harrison
Urban Hymn
2015
Plays Aisha
My Brother the Devil
2012
Plays Nyla
Victim
2011
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Avengers: Doomsday
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Black Panther 3
Shuri
2028
Film
Avengers: Secret Wars
Shuri
2027
Film
Avengers: Doomsday
Shuri
2026
Film
National Theatre at Home: The Story
Yvonne
2026
Film
Surrounded
Mo Washington
2023
Film
Aisha
Aisha Osagie
2022
Film
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Shuri
2022
Film
The Silent Twins
June
2022
Film
Death on the Nile
Rosalie Otterbourne
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Letitia Wright and where are they from?
Letitia Wright is 32 years old, born on October 31, 1993 in Georgetown, Guyana.
What are the most famous roles of Letitia Wright?
Letitia Wright is best known for roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther.
How many movies has Letitia Wright been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Letitia Wright has appeared in 19 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Letitia Wright's first movie?
The career of Letitia Wright began with Random (2011).
What is Letitia Wright's most recent movie or series?
Letitia Wright's most recent release is Disney 100: Remember That, which premiered on October 23, 2023.
What TV shows has Letitia Wright appeared in?
On television, Letitia Wright has appeared in Black Mirror, Doctor Who, Humans, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Does Letitia Wright have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Letitia Wright's upcoming work includes: National Theatre at Home: The Story (2026), Avengers: Doomsday (2026), Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).
Letitia Wright
1993-10-31 · Georgetown, Guyana
Letitia Michelle Wright (born 31 October 1993) is a Guyanese-British actress. She began her career with guest roles in the television series Top Boy, Coming Up, Chasing Shadows, Humans, Doctor Who, and Black Mirror. For the latter, she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She then had her breakthrough for her role in the 2015 film Urban Hymn, for which the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) named Wright among the 2015 group of BAFTA Breakthrough Brits.
In 2018, she attained global recognition for her portrayal of Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther, for which she won an NAACP Image Award and a SAG Award. Wright reprised the role in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). In 2019, she received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. She also appeared in Steve McQueen's 2020 anthology series Small Axe, which earned her a Satellite Award nomination.Letitia Wright, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.