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Public records list Tessa Thompson as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Tessa Thompson was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on October 3, 1983. That works out to 42 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Santa Monica High School and Santa Monica College. Awards on record include Gotham Awards for Best Actor (2014).
My Take
Tessa Thompson is one of those actors who makes every project feel more interesting just by being in it — she has this effortless magnetism that works whether she's playing a fierce Asgardian warrior in the Thor films, a sharp-tongued trainer in the Creed series, or a layered, morally complex character in an indie drama. Her 2014 Gotham Award win for best actor was an early signal that critics were paying attention, and she's racked up BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations since. What I love most is how she navigates genre without ever feeling like a sellout — she can anchor a Marvel blockbuster and then turn around and do something small and fearless. A genuine talent out of Los Angeles who keeps raising her own ceiling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tessa Thompson
- Name (Japanese)
- テッサ・トンプソン
- Reading
- てっさ・とんぷそん
- Born
- October 3, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Santa Monica High School
- University
- Santa Monica College
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Gotham Awards for Best Actor
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tessamaethompson/
- Xhttps://x.com/tessathompson_x
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessa%20Thompson
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%86%E3%83%83%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q271500
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tessa Thompson born?
Born October 3, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Tessa Thompson from?
Tessa Thompson is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Tessa Thompson do?
Tessa Thompson works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, singer.
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