Edwidge Danticat

Edwidge Danticat

56 · Born: Jan 19, 1969

2012

Personal Details

BornJan 19, 1969 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Biography

Edwidge Danticat, a literary luminary, was born on January 19, 1969, in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Port-au-Prince, a metropolitan hub that boasts the dual distinction of being both the capital and largest city of Haiti, a Caribbean island nation celebrated for its deep and abiding cultural heritage.

Edwidge Danticat, a remarkable and multifaceted individual, has embarked on a remarkable career trajectory, effortlessly transitioning between the realms of acting and writing, thereby demonstrating her impressive versatility and talent to a global audience.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Edwidge Danticat's early life was marked by the turmoil of the Haitian Revolution, which would later influence her writing and artistic expression.

Among her extensive and impressive body of work, a few notable film appearances stand out, with one such exemplary example being her pivotal role in the 2004 cinematic release of The Manchurian Candidate, a film that showcased her remarkable acting abilities to a wide audience.

Career

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2012
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2009
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2004
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2015
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2012