Acting
Teyonah Parris
Born 1987-09-22 · Richland, Washington, USA
Teyonah Parris (born September 22, 1987) is an American actress. She began her career playing a recurring role as Dawn Chambers in the AMC drama series, Mad Men, before landing her breakthrough role in the 2014 independent film Dear White People. In 2015, Parris starred in the satirical drama film Chi-Raq directed by Spike Lee. Parris gained further recognition for her role as Monica Rambeau / Photon in WandaVision (2021) and The Marvels (2023). Other notable film credits include If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Candyman (2021) and They Cloned Tyrone (2023).
Known for
The Marvels
WandaVision
They Cloned Tyrone
Charm City Kings
How Do You Know
Candyman
If Beale Street Could Talk
Point Blank
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of The Marvels
Chi-Raq
The Photograph
Dear White People
Five Nights in Maine
They Came Together
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Where Children Play
Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story
Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe
90 Days
A Picture of You