Lupita Nyong'o
Biography
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama. She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Year…
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Filmography
Acting (76)
Movies (40)
The Odyssey
2026 UpcomingJul 15
Twelfth Night
2025as Viola
The Wild Robot
2024as Roz / Rummage (voice)
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024as Samira
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2023as Self
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023as Self
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022as Nakia
The 355
2022as Khadijah Adiyeme
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
2022as Self
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021as Self - Narrator (voice)
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021as Self
Black Is King
2020
One World: Together at Home
2020as Self
Worlds Beyond Earth
2020as Narrator (voice)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
2020as Self (archive footage)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019as Maz Kanata
Us
2019as Adelaide Wilson / Red
Little Monsters
2019as Miss Caroline
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019as Self
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
2019as Host
Black Panther
2018as Nakia
My Africa
2018as Narrator (voice)
Jack (Part 1)
2018as Giant
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017as Maz Kanata
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
2017as Self
MaNyfaCedGod
2017as Woman
The Jungle Book
2016as Raksha (voice)
Queen of Katwe
2016as Nakku Harriet
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016as Self
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2016as Self
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015as Maz Kanata
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015as Self
Non-Stop
2014as Gwen
12 Years a Slave
2013as Patsey
East River
2009
This Is My Africa
2008as Self
Miss Universe
The Wild Robot Escapes
as Roz (voice)
Strawweight
Lunik Heist
Television (36)
Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever
2023as Self - Actress
Sherri
2022as Self - Guest
Human Resources
2022as Shame Wizard Asha (voice)
Marvel Studios Legends
2021as Nakia (archive footage) (uncredited)
Super Sema
2021as Sema
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019as Self
Desus & Mero
2019as Self - Illustrious Guest
Serengeti
2019as Narrator (voice)
2 Dope Queens
2018as Self
Big Mouth
2017as Asha (voice)
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
2017as Maz Kanata (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015as Self - Guest
Hot Ones
2015as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015as Self
Lip Sync Battle
2015as Self
Nature Is Speaking
2015as Flower
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014as Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014as Self
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014as Self
Finding Your Roots
2012as Self
Billy on the Street
2011as Self
Conan
2010as Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009as Self - Guest
Shuga
2009as Ayira
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self - Guest
The View
1997as Self
The Daily Show
1996as Self
Late Show with David Letterman
1993as Self - Guest
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988as Self - Guest
Entertainment Tonight
1981as Self
Great Performances
1971as Viola
Sesame Street
1969as Self
Tony Awards
1956as Self - Presenter
The Oscars
1953as Self
Tagesschau
1952as Self
Crew (8)
Movies (7)
Television (1)
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