Zazie Beetz, a German-American actress, has gained recognition for her portrayal of ‘Domino’ in the movie ‘Deadpool 2’ and her role in the television show ‘Atlanta’. She has been nominated for several awards for her performances in both mediums.
Her career began with appearances in short films, followed by smaller parts in major motion pictures, which eventually led to her breakout role in the TV series ‘Atlanta’. Since then, she has starred in successful films such as ‘Geostorm’ and ‘Deadpool 2’, with her latest role being in the hit movie ‘Joker’.
Zazie Beetz’s Early Life
Zazie Olivia Beetz, born on May 25, 1991, in Berlin, Germany, has a German father and an African-American mother. Her father works as a cabinet maker while her mother is a social worker originally from New York.
After attending primary school in Berlin, she switched to a different school when her family relocated to New York City. She spent her formative years in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Being exposed to both German and English cultures, she became proficient in both languages.
After enrolling at ‘Muscota New School’, Zazie Beetz’s passion for acting was sparked. She quickly got involved in community theatre. In 2009, she completed her studies at ‘LaGuardia Arts High School’.
Four years later, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in French from ‘Skidmore College’. During her time as a student, she also attended the ‘Harlem School of the Arts’, held a job at an ‘H&M’ store, and spent a year living in Paris.
Career
In 2013, Zazie Beetz entered the film industry with her debut in the short film ‘The Crocotta’. The following year, she was involved in the production of another short film, ‘Beasts’.
Moving on to 2015, Zazie Beetz expanded her work to include feature films such as ‘James White’ and ‘Applesauce’, while also continuing to work on short films like ‘Double Bind’ and ‘5th & Palisade’. The year 2016 proved to be a significant one for her as she took part in the creation of the short film ‘MBFF: Man’s Best Friend Forever’ and played a minor role in ‘Wolves’.
Furthermore, she marked her first appearance on television in the miniseries ‘Margot vs. Lily’ as ‘Allie’ in the same year. However, her breakthrough came when she landed the role of ‘Vanessa ‘Van’ Keefer’ in the highly successful comedy-drama series ‘Atlanta’ on the popular ‘FX’ channel.
Zazie Beetz received a nomination for a ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ for her outstanding performance as a supporting actress in a comedy series on the show. She remained a part of ‘Atlanta’ until 2018.
Between 2016 and 2019, she portrayed the character of Noelle multiple times in the Netflix comedy-drama ‘Easy’. In 2017, she acted as ‘Courtney’ in the drama movie Sollers Point, a collaboration between American and French filmmakers. Additionally, she took on the role of ‘Dana’, an expert in cybersecurity, in the disaster flick ‘Geostorm’.
In 2018, she achieved success once again by playing the beloved ‘Domino’ from Marvel Comics in the blockbuster film ‘Deadpool 2‘. Her performance earned her a ‘Teen Choice Award’ nomination. Additionally, she appeared in other movies such as ‘Slice’ and ‘Dead Pigs’, as well as a short film titled ‘That’s Harassment’.
In 2019, Zazie Beetz utilized her recognition from ‘Deadpool2’ and ‘Atlanta’ to secure roles in a variety of films such as the psychological horror ‘Wounds’, the Netflix sports drama ‘High Flying Bird’, the mystery-drama ‘The Undiscovered Country’, and the political thriller ‘Seberg’.
In addition, she made an appearance in an episode of the television show ‘The Twilight Zone’. However, her standout performance in 2019 was in the newly released film ‘Joker’, which stars the experienced Joaquin Phoenix as the main character.
Zazie took on the role of ‘Sophie Dumond’, the love interest of the ‘Joker’ in this gripping psychological thriller. In the same year, she will also appear in movies such as ‘Lucy in the Sky’ and ‘Meet Me in a Happy Place’.
In 2020, she joined the cast of the animated film ‘Extinct’ as a voice actor. She also appears in the science fiction movie ‘Nine Days’, the TV show ‘Invincible’, and the upcoming Deadpool spin-off ‘X-Force’.
Personal Life
Zazie Beetz is in a long-term relationship with David Rysdahl. They have been in a relationship for eight years but are yet to get married.
David Rysdahl, an American actor known for his skill in portraying characters in films such as No Exit, Oppenheimer, and Black Swell, captured the admiration of numerous audiences. Before embarking on his journey in the world of entertainment, he held a job in Guatemala’s public health field.
Net Worth
Zazie Beetz rose to fame for her outstanding performance as Van in FX’s “Atlanta,” receiving an Emmy nomination. She then made her big-screen debut as the lead in 2018’s “Deadpool 2,” which earned a whopping $734.2 million with a budget of $110 million. She has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
