Trisha Mann-Grant
Trisha Mann-Grant | |
|---|---|
| Born | Trisha Mann |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Trisha Mann-Grant is an American actress. She is known for playing the role of Dominique Leroux in the BET+ crime drama series, The Family Business. In 2025 she began starring as Dana “Leslie” Thomas in the CBS soap opera, Beyond the Gates.[1]
Life and career
Mann was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended the Roosevelt University. While studying, Mann became a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and was crowned Miss Black Chicago.[2] She later began performing as a model before making her stage and screen debuts as an actress. During the 2000s, Mann appeared in a number of independent movies and guest-starred on television series such as The Parkers, Eve and Cold Case.[3] She also performed on stage productions such as The Great Women of Color, The Visit, An Evening of Shakespeare with Charles Dutton, Jeffery’s Plan, Say Amen and Souled Out. She starred opposite Stephanie Mills in the national tour of David E. Talbert’s His Woman His Wife and received NAACP Theatre Awards nomination for performance in musical If You Don’t Believe: A Love Story.[4]
In 2015, Mann starred in the mystery crime-thriller film, The Man in 3B directed by Trey Haley and based on the novel of the same name by Carl Weber.[5] She later appeared in the comedy-drama film Throwback Holiday directed by Haley, and in 2020 was cast as Dominique Leroux in the BET+ crime drama series, The Family Business also based on Carl Weber's novel series.[6]
In 2024, she was cast Dana “Leslie” Thomas in the CBS soap opera, Beyond the Gates.[7][8] The soap premiered in early 2025.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Retiring Tatiana | Bear's Boo | |
| 2000 | His Woman His Wife | Filmed stage production | |
| 2006 | Section 8 | Simone | |
| 2006 | Reunion | CeCe | |
| 2009 | Big Bag of $ | Tina | |
| 2009 | Joshua's Soul | Martha Evans | Short film |
| 2010 | My American Nurse 2 | Shalamar | |
| 2011 | The Lawyer, the Thug & the Princess | Cierra Young | |
| 2011 | Lord, All Men Can't Be Dogs | Ruby | |
| 2012 | The Last Fall | Beverly Davis | |
| 2014 | Who Can I Run To | Erica | |
| 2015 | The Man in 3B | Nancy | |
| 2017 | Nancy | CoCo Brown | |
| 2018 | Throwback Holiday | Mrs. Weaver | |
| 2022 | Chocolate City 3: Live Tour | Tasha | |
| 2022 | You Married Dat | Mona's Mom | |
| 2022 | Santa Games | Carol | |
| 2022 | Because We're Done | Erica Wilson | |
| 2023 | A Royal Christmas Surprise | Auntie Gina | |
| 2024 | Brownies | Mrs. Margolin | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Parkers | Ashley | Episode: "That's What Friends Are For" |
| 2003 | All About the Andersons | Alexis | Episode: "Go with the Flo" |
| 2004 | Eve | Tiffany | Episode: "Self Helpless" |
| 2008 | Cold Case | Belle | Episode: "Slipping" |
| 2014 | Love Thy Neighbor | Karen | Episode: "Make Love to Me" |
| 2020–present | The Family Business | Dominique Leroux | 25 episodes |
| 2003 | Mind Your Business | Dr. Davis | Episode: "Center Stage" |
| 2025—present | Beyond the Gates | Dana “Leslie” Thomas | Series regular |
References
- ^ "'Beyond the Gates' stars and showrunner break down 'diabolical' 3-part shocker (exclusive)". EW.com.
- ^ "Interview with Trisha Mann-Grant". BlogTalkRadio. September 30, 2017.
- ^ Charles, Tina (January 7, 2025). "What You Should Know About Beyond the Gates' Trisha Mann-Grant". Soap Hub.
- ^ "Paramount Press Express | CBS Entertainment | Bios". www.paramountpressexpress.com.
- ^ "The Man in 3B | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (October 25, 2024). "'Beyond The Gates': CBS Rounds Out Cast For New Sudser Kicking Off In Early 2025".
- ^ Otterson, Joe (October 25, 2024). "CBS' New Daytime Soap Opera 'Beyond the Gates' Rounds Out Main Cast".
- ^ "CBS Unveils Final Cast Members for Beyond the Gates" (Press release). United States: Paramount Global. Paramount Media Networks. October 25, 2024. Archived from the original on October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (October 29, 2024). "Beyond the Gates: CBS Daytime Soap Opera Adds 7 Cast Members". Variety. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Archived from the original on October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.