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Rosario Dawson Biography
Birth Name:Rosario Dawson
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Founded the charitable organization Voto Latino
- Is a supporter of several non-profit organizations, including Amnesty International, Oxfam and International Rescue Committee
- At the age of 15, she was discovered by filmmaker Larry Clark and screenwriter Harmony Korine on her front stoop in Manhattan and cast in their film "Kids․"
- Was featured on an episode of "Sesame Street" as a child
- Co-created the comic book "Occult Crimes Taskforce․"
- Co-founded the fashion brand Studio 189
- Was featured on Prince's album "1999․"
Awards
- 2000Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Actress: nominated
- 2000Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Breakout Performance: nominated
- 2003Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2004IOMA-Best Supporting Actress (Miglior attrice non protagonista): nominated
- 2004Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2004Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Female: winner
- 2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: winner
- 2006ALMA Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2006Black Movie Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 2006Black Reel-Best Actress: nominated
- 2006Black Reel-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2006Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
- 2006Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2006MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
- 2006Special Jury Prize-Dramatic: winner
- 2007Scream Award-Scream Queen: nominated
- 2009ALMA Award-Actress in Film: nominated
- 2009BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2009Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
- 2009Streamy Award-Best Female Actor in a Dramatic Web Series: winner
- 2010Scream Award-Best Cameo: nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy: nominated
- 2011ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actress - Drama/Adventure: nominated
- 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: nominated
- 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action: nominated
- 2012Black Reel-Outstanding Television or Mini-Series Performance, Female: nominated
- 2012Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
- 2012Imagen Award-Best Actress/Television: nominated
- 2012Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: nominated
- 2014ALMA Award-Special Achievement in Film: winner
- 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture: nominated
- 2014Imagen Award-Best Actress/Supporting Actress - Feature Film: nominated
- 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture: nominated
- 2015Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Movie: nominated
- 2015Imagen Award-Best Actress - Feature Film: nominated
- 2015INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
- 2015MTV Movie Award-Best WTF Moment: nominated
- 2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series: nominated
- 2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: winner
- 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
- 2019National Film and Television Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2021Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series: nominated
- 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: winner
- 2021OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 2021EDA Award-Best Female-Directed Feature: winner
- 2022Saturn Award-Best Guest Performance in a Streaming Series: nominated
- 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
- 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
- 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Drama Series: nominated
- 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
- 2022Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress - Drama (Television): winner
- 2022Imagen Award-Best Actress - Drama (Television): nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Drama Series: nominated
- 2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2024CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
- 2024CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
- 2024Family Film Award-Outstanding Actor in a TV Series: nominated
- 2024Imagen Award-Best Actress - Drama (Television): nominated
- 2024Blimp Award-Favorite Female TV Star (Family): nominated
- 2024People's Choice Award-The Female TV Star of the Year: nominated
- 2025Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: winner