BIO: Rosario Dawson
Early Life and Background
Rosario Dawson was born on May 9, 1979, in New York City. Her mother, Isabel Celeste, is a writer and singer of Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban descent. Dawson was raised in a squat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She was discovered on her front porch at age 15 by photographer Larry Clark and Harmony Korine, who cast her in the independent film Kids.
Acting Career
Dawson’s debut in Kids (1995) launched her acting career. She quickly transitioned into more mainstream roles, showcasing versatility across genres. She has worked in independent films, blockbusters, and television.
Notable Works
Some of Rosario Dawson’s most popular and critically acclaimed movies include:
- Kids (1995): Her debut role, a controversial but influential independent film.
- He Got Game (1998): Directed by Spike Lee, a sports drama where she played Lala Bonilla.
- Josie and the Pussycats (2001): A musical comedy adaptation of the Archie Comics series.
- Men in Black II (2002): A science fiction action comedy where she played Laura Vasquez.
- 25th Hour (2002): Directed by Spike Lee, a drama where she played Naturelle Riviera.
- Sin City (2005): A neo-noir crime anthology film based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, where she played Gail.
- Rent (2005): A musical drama based on the Broadway musical, where she played Mimi Marquez.
- Clerks II (2006): A comedy sequel directed by Kevin Smith, where she played Becky Scott.
- Death Proof (2007): Part of the Grindhouse double feature, directed by Quentin Tarantino, where she played Abernathy Ross.
- Eagle Eye (2008): A thriller where she played Agent Zoe Perez.
- Seven Pounds (2008): A drama where she played Emily