When was Dominique Thorne born and where was she born?
Dominique Thorne was born on the 5th of November 1997 in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents are Nerissa and Gavin Throne, who are immigrants from Trinidad and Guyana.
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How did Dominique Thorne get the role of Riri Williams in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Dominique Thorne was the first and only call for the role of Riri Williams because of a 2016 screen test she conducted with Chadwick Boseman for the role of Shuri. Producers bypassed the traditional audition process and directly appointed her to the Marvel Cinematic Universe based on that impression.
What university did Dominique Thorne attend and when did she graduate?
Dominique Thorne attended Cornell University and graduated in May 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and a minor in Inequality Studies. She was inducted into the Sphinx Head secret senior honors society before her graduation.
What awards has Dominique Thorne won for her acting performances?
Dominique Thorne won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female, for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2023. She received a nomination for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television Series, Special, or Movie in 2026 for her work in the Disney+ miniseries Ironheart.
When did Dominique Thorne make her Broadway debut and what role did she play?
Dominique Thorne made her Broadway debut in 2023 in the play Jaja's African Hair Braiding where she played the role of Marie Samuel at the J. Friedman Theatre. She also lent her voice to the animated series What If...? in 2024 and Marvel Zombies in 2025.