Xosha Roquemore
American actress in 'The Mindy Project'
Born
December 11th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress was born in 1984. Featured in the television series 'The Mindy Project' as a recurring character. Also appeared in films such as 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco'. Roquemore has worked extensively in both film and television, earning attention for both dramatic and comedic roles.
Role of Guinea in 'The Mindy Project'
Appearance in 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco'
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