Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis (/kwəˈvɛnʒəneɪ/ kwə-VEN-zhə-nay; born August 28, 2003) is an American actress and author. In 2012, she starred as Hushpuppy in the drama film Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the youngest actress to be nominated in the category, as well as the first actor born in the 21st century nominated for an Oscar. She went on to appear in the Steve McQueen film 12 Years a Slave (2013). Wallis starred as Annie Bennett in the 2014 adaptation of Annie, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical Wallis is also known for voicing the character Harper in the animated film Trolls (2016); as well as her role as Kyra in the television sitcom Black-ish (2019). As an author, she has published four children's books, Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!, A Night Out with Mama, Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants! and Shai & Emmie Star in To the Rescue!

  • Title: Quvenzhané Wallis
  • Popularity: 0.7177
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 2003-08-28
  • Place of Birth: Houma, Louisiana, USA
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Quvenzhané Wallis Movies

  • 1970
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    Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin

    Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin

    1 1970 HD

    Naya, the Golden Dolphin Princess, is sent on an urgent mission by her father, the King, to eight corners of the Earth that are rich and fluid with dolphin energy, to unite the dolphins and save the oceans. Throughout her global quest, she learns true courage and uses her magical powers to complete her ultimate destiny.

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  • 2012
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    Beasts of the Southern Wild

    Beasts of the Southern Wild

    6.836 2012 HD

    Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.

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  • 2013
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    12 Years a Slave

    12 Years a Slave

    7.935 2013 HD

    In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

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  • 2014
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    Annie

    Annie

    6.243 2014 HD

    Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything's about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks—advised by his brilliant VP and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor—makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.

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  • 2015
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    Fathers and Daughters

    Fathers and Daughters

    7.1 2015 HD

    A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.

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  • 2024
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    Breathe

    Breathe

    5.666 2024 HD

    Air-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight for survival when two strangers arrive desperate for an oxygenated haven.

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  • 2014
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    The Prophet

    The Prophet

    7.357 2014 HD

    Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.

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  • 2016
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    Lemonade

    Lemonade

    8.42 2016 HD

    The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.

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  • 2016
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    Trolls

    Trolls

    6.629 2016 HD

    After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

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  • 1970
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    The Personal History of Rachel DuPree

    The Personal History of Rachel DuPree

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    Set during the early 1900s in South Dakota, Rachel and Isaac Dupree, an African American couple, raise their family on an isolated ranch in the Badlands.

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  • 2012
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    Wide-Awake

    Wide-Awake

    5.8 2012 HD

    Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of 2012.

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  • 2013
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    Boneshaker

    Boneshaker

    4.9 2013 HD

    An African family, lost in America, travels to a Louisiana church to cure its problem child.

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  • 1970
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    Hide and Don’t Speak

    Hide and Don’t Speak

    1 1970 HD

    Six teenagers play a terrifying viral Japanese game in which the players summon a vengeful spirit for a deadly round of hide-and-seek.

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  • 2021
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    Swagger

    Swagger

    7.861 2021 HD

    A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.

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  • 2021
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    American Horror Stories

    American Horror Stories

    7.791 2021 HD

    An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.

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  • 2014
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    black-ish

    black-ish

    7.123 2014 HD

    A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.

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  • 2014
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    The Kitchen

    The Kitchen

    4.2 2014 HD

    Spend a fun and food-filled morning in The Kitchen with hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, Marcela Valladolid, and Geoffrey Zakarian. From simple supper ideas, food trend discussions, and family meal tips to trivia games and viewer questions, they'll cover all things fun in food.

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  • 2003
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    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    5.63 2003 HD

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.

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