Pom Klementieff is a French actress who has gained worldwide recognition for her role as Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Born on May 3, 1986, in Quebec City, Canada, she spent her early life in Japan and France. Pom Klementieff entered the global spotlight with her role in the Guardians of the Galaxy series and subsequent Marvel films, solidifying her place in the acting world.
Name | Pom Alexandra Klementieff |
Date of Birth | May 3, 1986 |
Birthplace | Quebec City, Canada |
Height | 1.7 m (5 feet 7 inches) |
Education | Cours Florent Drama School |
Parents | Alexis Klementieff (Father), not available (Mother) |
Siblings | One brother (deceased) |
Occupation | Actress |
Net Worth | $7 million |
Early Life and Education
Born in Quebec City, Canada, Klementieff lived in Japan and Ivory Coast before settling in France. She studied acting at the Cours Florent drama school in Paris, which set the stage for her successful acting career.
Career
Klementieff began her acting career in France, but she achieved international fame after her breakout role as Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She first appeared as Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), reprising the role in subsequent films including Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
Additionally, she appeared in the television film The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) and is set to continue her role as Mantis in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
In 2020, Klementieff joined the cast of HBO’s science fiction series Westworld as Martel. Furthermore, she is slated to appear in the upcoming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, scheduled for release in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Personal Life
Klementieff has faced some personal challenges. She lost her father at a young age and later lost her brother to suicide. Despite these adversities, she has carved a successful career for herself in the international film industry.
Associations
Klementieff has shared the screen with numerous well-known actors through her involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Robert Downey Jr. Her collaborations and contributions to these blockbuster films have elevated her professional stature in the industry.