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  Birthname Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste
  Location London , United Kingdom
  Height 5 ft 1 in (1 55m)
  Notable Role '''Hortense''' in '' Secrets & Lies '' (1996)<br />'''Vivian Johnson''' in '' Without A Trace ''
  Academyawards Nominated: <br>1996 Best Actress In A Supporting Role for '' Secrets & Lies ''
  Spouse Evan Williams


Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste (born 26 April 1967 ) is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe -nominated English actress.

She became a star overnight following the international success of the social drama '' Secrets & Lies '' in 1996 receiving an Academy Award nomination. She also received a Golden Globe nomination for this performance. She is also known for her collaboration with director Mike Leigh on stage in ''It's a Great Big Shame'' (1993). She is also a writer/composer. Jean-Baptiste has recorded an album of Blues songs and composed the musical score for Leigh's 1997 film ''Career Girls''.

Jean-Baptiste currently stars on the American Television Series '' Without A Trace '' as FBI agent "Vivian Johnson" who has a serious heart disease and a young son to raise while still doing her demanding law enforcement work.

Jean-Baptiste was born in London , England . She was classically trained at the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art in London and performed at the Royal National Theatre. She is married to British ballet dancer Evan Williams , by whom she has two daughters.


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