Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Singer, Stage actor, Voice actor, Writer, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Eye Color
Brown
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Residences
New York City
Education
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Hunter College
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Spanish (rosario)
Popularity
Tier A -- 107,485 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 16
Notable
First credit at age 16 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1979 -- Iranian Revolution; Three Mile Island nuclear accident; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 28 years (1995-2023)
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
Biography
Rosario Isabel Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress and activist. She made her feature-film debut in the 1995 independent drama Kids. Her subsequent film roles include He Got Game (1998), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), 25th Hour (2001), Men in Black II (2002), The Rundown (2003), Rent (2005), Sin City (2005), Clerks II (2006), Death Proof (2007), Seven Pounds (2008), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Unstoppable (2010), Zookeeper (2011), Trance (2013), Top Five (2014), Zombieland: Double Tap (2019), Clerks 3 (2022), and Haunted Mansion (2023). Dawson has provided voice-over work for Disney/Marvel, Warner Bros./DC Comics, and ViacomCBS's Nickelodeon unit. She is also recognised for her portrayal of the live-action Ahsoka Tano in the Star Wars franchise.
Dawson had several roles in film and television adaptations of comic books. These include Gail in Sin City (2005) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014), Claire Temple in five of the Marvel Netflix series (2015–2018), and providing the voices of Diana Prince / Wonder Woman in the DC Animated Movie Universe and Space Jam: A New Legacy and Barbara Gordon / Batgirl in The Lego Batman Movie. In 2021, she had a recurring role in the Dwayne Johnson autobiographical comedy series Young Rock and a main role in the Hulu miniseries Dopesick.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rosario Dawson?
Rosario Dawson is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Rosario Dawson born?
Rosario Dawson was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Rosario Dawson been in?
Rosario Dawson has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ahsoka (2023), Clerks III (2022), Dopesick (2021), Magnum Dopus (2020), Zombieland: Double Tap (2019).
What is Rosario Dawson known for?
Rosario Dawson is primarily known as an actor. Rosario Isabel Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress and activist. She made her feature-film debut in the 1995 independent drama Kids. Her subsequent film…
Where can I find more information about Rosario Dawson?
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