Odley Jean
| Odley Jean | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1996 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Nassau Community College |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress |
| 📆 Years active | 2020−present |
Odley Jean (born August 22, 1996) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Dominique "Dom" Pierre in the Netflix series Grand Army.
Early life and education[edit]
Jean is from Flatbush, Brooklyn and was born to a Haitian family. After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, her extended family came to live with them, making a total of 13 living in an apartment.[1]
Jean attended Clara Barton High School. She discovered acting through a non-profit theater program at her school Opening Act when she was 16 and was offered a scholarship to Katie Cappiello's theater group, GoodCapp Arts.[2] Through this, she performed various monologues and one person plays to raise awareness about various causes.[3][4] She initially majored in African-American studies at Nassau Community College before switching, going on to graduate with a degree in Human Services and Sociology.[5][6]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grand Army | Dominique "Dom" Pierre | Main role[7][8] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Sacks, Ethan (October 27, 2013). "Acting programs help struggling New York City children escape reality, build self-esteem". NY Daily News. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ Baker, Jessica (October 20, 2020). "Meet Odley Jean, Netflix's New Rising Star and '90s Fashion Aficionado". Who What Wear. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ↑ Jean, Odley (October 15, 2020). "'Grand Army' Breakout Odley Jean Finds Her Sweet Spot Blending Acting + Activism". Backstage. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Odley Jean". Backstage. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Odley Jean on Black History Month, Equality and Making a Difference". Round Plus Square. February 28, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ Romero, Ariana (October 16, 2020). "Let Odley Jean Be Vulnerable With You For A Second". Refinery29. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ Ceron, Ella (October 16, 2020). "Grand Army's Odley Jean on Playing Dominique in Netflix's New Show". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ Jean-Philippe, McKenzie (October 16, 2020). "Grand Army's Breakout Cast Is the Highlight of the New Series". Oprah Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Odley Jean on IMDb
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