Lupita Nyong'o
Acting
Born: 1983-03-01 · Mexico City, Mexico
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
🎬 Movies (20)
The Odyssey
2026
Helen / Clytemnestra
Twelfth Night
2025
Viola
The Wild Robot
2024
Roz / Rummage (voice)
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024
Samira
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023
Self
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2023
Self
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022
Nakia
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
2022
Self
The 355
2022
Khadijah Adiyeme
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
Self
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021
Self - Narrator (voice)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
2020
Self (archive footage)
Black Is King
2020
One World: Together at Home
2020
Self
Worlds Beyond Earth
2020
Narrator (voice)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Maz Kanata
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
2019
Host
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019
Self
Little Monsters
2019
Miss Caroline
Us
2019
Adelaide Wilson / Red
📺 TV Shows (20)
Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever
2023
Self - Actress
Sherri
2022
Self - Guest
Human Resources
2022
Shame Wizard Asha (voice)
Super Sema
2021
Sema
Marvel Studios Legends
2021
Nakia (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self
Serengeti
2019
Narrator (voice)
Desus & Mero
2019
Self - Illustrious Guest
2 Dope Queens
2018
Self
Big Mouth
2017
Asha (voice)
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
2017
Maz Kanata (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
Nature Is Speaking
2015
Flower
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Self
Lip Sync Battle
2015
Self
Hot Ones
2015
Self
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest