Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Actor, Director, Composer, Producer

26 April 1967 (59 years)
Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born 26 April 1967) is a British actress and singer of Antiguan and St. Lucian heritage. She is known for her role as Vivian Johnson on the US TV series Without a Trace (2002-2009), and has starred in other US TV shows such as Blindspot (2015–2016) and Homecoming (2018).

She is also known for her role in the 1996 comedy-drama film Secrets & Lies, for which she received acclaim and earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award in the same category.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Broadchurch
    Broadchurch3 seasons
  • 360
    3602012
  • In Fabric
    In Fabric2018
  • Cracker
    Cracker4 seasons
  • Mr. Jealousy
    Mr. Jealousy1997
  • Secrets in the Walls
    Secrets in the Walls2010
  • The Moment
    The Moment2013
  • The 24 Hour Woman
    The 24 Hour Woman1999

Known For

  • Secrets & Lies
    Secrets & Lies1996
  • Spy Game
    Spy Game2001
  • RoboCop
    RoboCop2014
  • The Sea Beast
    The Sea Beast2022
  • In Fabric
    In Fabric2018
  • The Cell
    The Cell2000
  • Fatman
    Fatman2020
  • Hard Truths
    Hard Truths2024
  • Without a Trace
    Without a Trace7 seasons
  • 28 Days
    28 Days2000
  • Violet & Daisy
    Violet & Daisy2011
  • Rumble Through the Dark
    Rumble Through the Dark2023
  • A Murder of Crows
    A Murder of Crows1998
  • The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies
    The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies1 season
  • Surface
    Surface2 seasons
  • Training Day
    Training Day1 season
  • The Book of Clarence
    The Book of Clarence2024
  • Soundtrack
    Soundtrack1 season
  • Mr. Jealousy
    Mr. Jealousy1997
  • Secrets in the Walls
    Secrets in the Walls2010

Featured Videos

  • Marianne Jean-Baptiste And Mike Leigh Reunite (UK Featurette)
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste And Mike Leigh Reunite (UK Featurette)Hard Truths16 Jan 2025

Filmography

2026
All My Sons · as Kate Keller
2024
Hard Truths · as Pansy
2023
The Book of Clarence · as Clarence's Mother
2023
Rumble Through the Dark · as Big Momma Sweet
2023
2022
Surface (2022) · as Hannah
2022
The Sea Beast · as Sarah Sharpe (voice)
2021
Boxing Day · as Shirley Mckenzie
2020
Fatman · as Ruth
2019
Soundtrack · as Annette Sands
2018
In Fabric · as SheilaOn Plex
2018
Homecoming (2018) · as Gloria Morisseau
2018
Peter Rabbit · as Harrods General Manager
2017
Training Day · as Deputy Chief Joy Lockhart
2016
Animals. (2016) · as Grace
2015
Master of None · as Sharon
2015
Blindspot · as Bethany Mayfair
2014
How to Get Away with Murder · as Virginia Cross
2014
Edge of Tomorrow · as Dr. Whittle (uncredited)
2014
RoboCop · as Chief Karen Dean
2013
The Moment · as Dr. BloomOn Plex
2013
Broadchurch · as Sharon BishopOn Plex
2012
Won't Back Down · as Olivia Lopez
2011
360 · as FranOn Plex
2011
Breaking Waves · as Sarah Williams
2011
Violet & Daisy · as Iris
2011
2011
Harry's Law · as Judge Patricia Seabrook
2010
Secrets in the Walls · as BelleOn Plex
2010
Takers · as Naomi
2008
City of Ember · as Clary
2008
Sons of Anarchy · as Vivica
2007
Private Practice · as Gabi Rivera
2006
Jam · as Lorraine
2005
Criminal Minds · as (uncredited)
2003
Loving You · as Jude
2002
Without a Trace · as Vivian Johnson
2001
Spy Game · as Gladys Jennip
2001
Men Only · as Gemma
2001
Women in Film · as Sara
2000
The Cell · as Dr. Miriam Kent
2000
28 Days · as Roshanda
2000
New Year's Day · as Veronica
1999
The Murder of Stephen Lawrence · as Doreen Lawrence
1999
The 24 Hour Woman · as Madeline LabelleOn Plex
1998
A Murder of Crows · as Elizabeth Pope
1998
Nowhere to Go · as Lynne Jacobs
1998
The Wedding · as Ellen Coles
1998
How to Make the Cruelest Month · as Christina Parks
1997
Mr. Jealousy · as LucretiaOn Plex
1996
Sharman · as Precious
1996
Secrets & Lies · as Hortense Cumberbatch
1993
Cracker · as Marcia ReidOn Plex
1991
London Kills Me · as Nanny

2025
2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards · as Self - Nominee
2006
The ONE Show · as Self
2006
2006
2005
2005
2004
2001
Saturday Kitchen · as Self - Guest
1997
The 69th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
1997
54th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee
1996
The Daily Show · as Self
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show · as Self - Guest
1992
HBO First Look · as Self - Roshanda
1991
Movie Days · as Self - Interviewee
1990
Masterchef · as Self
1979
1953

1997
Career Girls · as Original Music Composer

2006
Jam · as Associate Producer