Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp

Born:July 16, 1991

Place of Birth:Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Alexandra Ruth Shipp, born on July 16, 1991, is a versatile American actress and singer who has made a mark in the entertainment industry with her compelling performances. While some may recognize her from her early days on Nickelodeon's House of Anubis as KT Rush, it was her portrayal of the iconic singer Aaliyah in Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B that truly brought her into the spotlight. Shipp's talent and dedication to her craft shone through as she embodied the essence of the legendary musician on screen.

One of Shipp's notable roles that further solidified her presence in Hollywood was her portrayal of Kimberly Woodruff in the critically acclaimed film Straight Outta Compton. Her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters was evident in her portrayal of Woodruff, showcasing her range as an actress.

However, it was her role as Storm in the X-Men franchise that truly catapulted Shipp into mainstream success. Taking on the iconic character, she brought a new energy and charisma to the role, earning praise for her portrayal of the powerful mutant. Shipp's portrayal of Storm showcased her ability to embody strong and complex characters with grace and skill.

In addition to her work in the X-Men franchise, Shipp has showcased her versatility in a range of genres and roles. From playing Abby Suso in the heartwarming romantic comedy Love, Simon to portraying Susan Wilson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical drama Tick, Tick... Boom!, Shipp has proven her ability to seamlessly transition between different genres and bring her unique flair to each character she embodies.

Beyond her on-screen performances, Shipp has also delved into the world of music, showcasing her talents as a singer. Her multifaceted abilities as both an actress and a singer highlight her dedication to her craft and her willingness to explore new avenues of creativity.

With each role she takes on, Alexandra Shipp continues to captivate audiences with her magnetic on-screen presence and her ability to breathe life into the characters she portrays. Her passion for storytelling and her commitment to her craft have solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood, with a promising career ahead of her.

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Filmography

Acting

Barbie

Barbie

Barbie

2023

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
Anyone But You

Anyone But You

Claudia

2023

After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.
Deadpool 2

Deadpool 2

Storm (uncredited)

2018

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
X-Men: Apocalypse

X-Men: Apocalypse

Ororo Munroe / Storm

2016

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
Dark Phoenix

Dark Phoenix

Ororo Munroe / Storm

2019

The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she's hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey's new abilities to rule the galaxy.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Valentina

2009

Pop sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in the care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby. The boys must put aside music super stardom to return to school, and are tasked with saving the school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as The Chipettes - Brittany, Eleanor and Jeanette. Romantic and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and Chipettes square off.
Straight Outta Compton

Straight Outta Compton

Kim

2015

In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.
Love, Simon

Love, Simon

Abby Suso

2018

Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online.
All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places

Kate

2020

Two teens facing personal struggles form a powerful bond as they embark on a cathartic journey chronicling the wonders of Indiana.
Shaft

Shaft

Sasha Arias

2019

JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly.
A Dog's Way Home

A Dog's Way Home

Olivia

2019

The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
The Good Half

The Good Half

Zoey Abbot

2024

Renn Wheeland returns home to Cleveland for his mother's funeral. Once there, he forges new relationships while healing old ones, before confronting his problems and trying to face his grief.
Jexi

Jexi

Cate Finnegan

2019

Phil's new phone comes with an unexpected feature, Jexi...an A.I. determined to keep him all to herself in a comedy about what can happen when you love your phone more than all else.
Once Upon a Deadpool

Once Upon a Deadpool

Ororo Monroe / Storm (uncredited)

2018

A kidnapped Fred Savage is forced to endure Deadpool's PG-13 rendition of Deadpool 2, as a Princess Bride-esque story that's full of magic, wonder, and zero Fs.
tick, tick... BOOM!

tick, tick... BOOM!

Susan Wilson

2021

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
Tragedy Girls

Tragedy Girls

McKayla Hooper

2017

McKayla and Sadie, two death-obsessed teenage girls, use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small Midwestern town into a frenzy and cement their legacy as modern horror legends.

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