Lupita Nyong'o
ActingBorn
March 1, 1983
Place of Birth
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 degre…
Known For
Filmography
The Odyssey
2026
Twelfth Night
2025
The Wild Robot
2024
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2023
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
2022
The 355
2022
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
2020
Black Is King
2020
One World: Together at Home
2020
Worlds Beyond Earth
2020
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
2019
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019
Little Monsters
2019
Us
2019
My Africa
2018
Jack (Part 1)
2018
Black Panther
2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
2017
MaNyfaCedGod
2017
Queen of Katwe
2016
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2016
The Jungle Book
2016
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
Non-Stop
2014
12 Years a Slave
2013
East River
2009
This Is My Africa
2008
Strawweight
Miss Universe
Lunik Heist
The Wild Robot Escapes
Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever
2023
Sherri
2022
Human Resources
2022
Super Sema
2021
Marvel Studios Legends
2021
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Serengeti
2019
Desus & Mero
2019
2 Dope Queens
2018
Big Mouth
2017
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
2017
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Nature Is Speaking
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Lip Sync Battle
2015
Hot Ones
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Finding Your Roots
2012
Billy on the Street
2011
Conan
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Shuga
2009
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
The View
1997
The Daily Show
1996
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Entertainment Tonight
1981
Great Performances
1971
Sesame Street
1969
Tony Awards
1956
The Oscars
1953
Tagesschau
1952