Lupita Nyong'o
Acting
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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
The Odyssey
2026
as Helen / Clytemnestra
Twelfth Night
2025
as Viola
The Wild Robot
2024
as Roz / Rummage (voice)
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024
as Samira
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2023
as Self
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023
as Self
Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever
2023
as Self - Actress
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
2022
as Self
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022
as Nakia
The 355
2022
as Khadijah Adiyeme
Human Resources
2022
as Shame Wizard Asha (voice)
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Marvel Studios Legends
2021
as Nakia (archive footage) (uncredited)
Super Sema
2021
as Sema
Worlds Beyond Earth
2020
as Narrator (voice)
Black Is King
2020
One World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
2020
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019
as Self
Little Monsters
2019
as Miss Caroline
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as Maz Kanata
Us
2019
as Adelaide Wilson / Red
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
2019
as Host
Serengeti
2019
as Narrator (voice)
Desus & Mero
2019
as Self - Illustrious Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Jack (Part 1)
2018
as Giant
Black Panther
2018
as Nakia
My Africa
2018
as Narrator (voice)
2 Dope Queens
2018
as Self
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017
as Maz Kanata
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
2017
as Self
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
2017
as Maz Kanata (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
as Asha (voice)
The Jungle Book
2016
as Raksha (voice)
Queen of Katwe
2016
as Nakku Harriet
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2016
as Self
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
as Self
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
as Maz Kanata
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
as Self
Lip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
Nature Is Speaking
2015
as Flower
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
Hot Ones
2015
as Self
Non-Stop
2014
as Gwen
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
12 Years a Slave
2013
as Patsey
Finding Your Roots
2012
as Self
Billy on the Street
2011
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self - Guest
East River
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Shuga
2009
as Ayira
This Is My Africa
2008
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
The View
1997
as Self
The Daily Show
1996
as Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
Jeopardy!
1984
as Self - Clue Presenter
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
Great Performances
1971
as Viola
Sesame Street
1969
as Self
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Presenter
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Tagesschau
1952
as Self