Tessa Thompson Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 55 kg |
Date of Birth | October 3, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tessa Thompson is an American actress, voiceover artist, and producer who made her theatrical film debut in When a Stranger Calls and has since been cast in various movie roles such as Bianca Taylor in Creed, Nyla Adrose in For Colored Girls, Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame, Samantha “Sam” White in Dear White People, Claire in Everyday Black Man, Liz in Exquisite Corpse, Diane Nash in Selma, Jackie Hollis in War on Everyone, Detroit in Sorry to Bother You, and Molly Wright/Agent M in Men in Black: International. Moreover, Tessa is also known for her roles in shows like Westworld, 666 Park Avenue, Copper, Grey’s Anatomy, Veronica Mars, Detroit 1-8-7, Hidden Palms, and BoJack Horseman.
Born Name
Tessa Lynne Thompson
Nick Name
Tessa Thompson

Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Tessa studied at Santa Monica High School.
Then, she went to Santa Monica College to study cultural anthropology.
While in school, she participated in a lot of theatre and drama productions and was exposed to acting and singing at a very early age.
Occupation
Actress, Musician, Voiceover Artist, Producer
Family
- Father – Marc Anthony Thompson (Singer, songwriter, and the founder of Chocolate Genius Inc.)
- Siblings – She has a sister.
- Others – Bobby Ramos (Rosendo R. Ramos) (Maternal Grandfather) (Actor, Musician), Barbara Dunnington (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Tessa Thompson has been signed with –
- Greene & Associates Talent Agency
- Mosaic, Talent Management Company, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Genre
Electro, soul
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 4 in or 163 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Spouse
Tessa Thompson has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black, Hispanic, and White)
Her father is of Afro-Panamanian descent and her mother is of Mexican and European descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Distinctive Features
Black hair
Measurements
34-27-35 in or 86-68.5-89 cm
Dress Size
8 (US) or 40 (EU) or 12 (UK)
Shoe Size
7.5 (US) or 38 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
In 2006, Tessa appeared in a commercial for US cellular.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
For playing Jackie Cook on the TV series Veronica Mars from 2005 to 2006.
As a Singer
In 2014, she sang with the electro band named Caught A Ghost for a song for one of her own films Dear White People. She also served as a music composer and helped in creating tunes for the film.
First Film
Tessa played the role of Scarlet in the 2006 remake of the horror film When a Stranger Calls.
First TV Show
Thompson made her first TV show appearance in a 2005 episode of the CBS series Cold Case in the role of a bootlegging lesbian from the 1930s.
Personal Trainer
Tessa likes doing pop physique and follows a healthy and nutritious diet which reflects on her Instagram posts which include avocado, olive oil, salt and pepper, sunflower rye toast, almonds, yerba mate cranberry synergy kombucha, and half a grapefruit.
Tessa Thompson Favorite Things
- Designer – Rodarte
- Book – My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
- Beauty Trick – Using Skyn’s Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels for reducing puffiness and cooling the eyes.
- Getaway – Eleven, a secluded two-room inn on the coast of Bolinas, Calif.
- Music – Her father’s band Chocolate Genius Inc., which reminds her of home.
- Bag – Mifland backpack
- Singer – Prince
Source – InStyle
Tessa Thompson Facts
Featured Image by Tessa Thompson / Instagram
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