Who is Thuso Mbedu?
Thuso Mbedu broke from South African television into global acclaim with The Underground Railroad. She is among South Africa’s most internationally celebrated contemporary actresses.
Key Accolades & Awards
- International Emmy nomination (Is’Thunzi)
- The Underground Railroad critical breakthrough
- South African television awards recognition
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Who does Thuso Mbedu play in Children of Blood and Bone?
Thuso Mbedu's credited roles are listed in the Celluloid filmography, ranked by global popularity. Character names for each production appear alongside the credits there.
When does Children of Blood and Bone come out?
Thuso Mbedu is an actress associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Thuso Mbedu broke from South African television into global acclaim with The Underground Railroad. She is among South Africa’s most internationally celebrated contemporary actresse… Explore credits on the star profile.
How old is Thuso Mbedu?
Thuso Mbedu was born on 1991-07-08. In 2026 that places Thuso at about 34–35 years old. Birthplace on record: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
What is Thuso Mbedu’s net worth in 2026?
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What is Thuso Mbedu’s most famous role?
Thuso Mbedu is an actress associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Thuso Mbedu broke from South African television into global acclaim with The Underground Railroad. She is among South Africa’s most internationally celebrated contemporary actresse… Explore credits on the star profile.
Was Thuso Mbedu in the HBO series Task with Mark Ruffalo?
Thuso Mbedu is an actress associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Thuso Mbedu broke from South African television into global acclaim with The Underground Railroad. She is among South Africa’s most internationally celebrated contemporary actresse… Explore credits on the star profile.
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Did Thuso Mbedu act with Viola Davis in The Woman King?
Thuso Mbedu is an actress associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Thuso Mbedu broke from South African television into global acclaim with The Underground Railroad. She is among South Africa’s most internationally celebrated contemporary actresse… Explore credits on the star profile.
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Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mufasa: The Lion King | 2024 | Junia (voice) | — | $723M |
| Task | 2025 | Aleah Clinton | — | — |
| Castlevania: Nocturne | 2023 | Annette (voice) | — | — |
| The Woman King | 2022 | Nawi | — | $98M |
| The Underground Railroad | 2021 | Cora Randall | — | — |
| Children of Blood and Bone | 2027 | Zelie | — | — |
| Side Dish | 2018 | Phiwe | — | — |
| The Gaze | 2021 | — | — | — |
| Is'thunzi | 2020 | Winnie | — | — |
| Lokoza | 2016 | Khanya | — | — |