Pom Klementieff

Pom Alexandra Klementieff, a French actress, known widely for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Mantis since 2017, and an assassin in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in 2023. Born in Quebec City, Canada on May 3, 1986, Pom Klementieff's journey into acting is a riveting tale of tenacity and triumph. Her early life was fraught with hardships including the loss of several family members, including her father who died of cancer when she was five, and her older brother who died by suicide on her 25th birthday. Despite her struggles, Klementieff forayed into acting at 19 at Cours Florent drama school in Paris and grew into a noteworthy figure in both French and Hollywood cinema.

Her early career kickstarted with a role in a French independent film Après lui (2007), and her first leading role in Loup (2009), a film about a tribe of reindeer herders in the Siberian mountains. Her Hollywood debut came in Spike Lee's Oldboy (2013), where she portrayed Haeng-bok, the bodyguard of the antagonist. Klementieff, equipped with a purple belt in Taekwondo, brought authenticity to her action roles. She also took on roles that demanded depth and versatility like in the films Hacker's Game (2015), Newness, and Ingrid Goes West (2017). Klementieff achieved widespread recognition after joining MCU, which launched her into global stardom. She reprised her role as Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), and is set to feature in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in 2025. Throughout her evolving career, Klementieff has consistently proved her mettle and range as an actor, showing an ability to immerse herself fully into the characters she portrays. She is also multilingual and credits American sitcoms for helping her learn English. Her life and career are a testament to resilience and passion, inspiring millions across the globe.