Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Sanaa Lathan is an accomplished actress with a career spanning over two decades. Born in New York City in 1971, Lathan grew up in a family of artists. Her mother, Eleanor McCoy, was a Broadway actress, and her father, Stan Lathan, was a television producer and director. Lathan's parents divorced when she was young, and she was primarily raised by her mother in Harlem.
Lathan attended the prestigious Yale School of Drama, where she honed her craft and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. She made her Broadway debut in 1995 in the play "The Young Man From Atlanta," for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Lathan's performance in the play was widely praised, and she quickly became a sought-after stage actress.
In addition to her stage work, Lathan has also had a successful career in film and television. She made her film debut in 1998 in the romantic comedy "Blade," and has since appeared in numerous films, including "Love & Basketball," "Brown Sugar," "Alien vs. Predator," and "The Best Man Holiday." Lathan has also had recurring roles on several television shows, including "Nip/Tuck," "The Cleveland Show," and "Shots Fired."
Despite her success in film and television, Lathan has always remained committed to her roots in theater. In 2003, she returned to Broadway to star in the play "A Raisin in the Sun," alongside Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, and Audra McDonald. The play, which was a revival of the classic Lorraine Hansberry drama, was a critical and commercial success, and Lathan received rave reviews for her performance.
Lathan has also made a name for herself in the world of voice acting. She has lent her voice to several animated projects, including the Disney film "Zootopia," in which she played the character of Chief Bogo. Lathan has also narrated several audiobooks, including "The Darkest Child" by Delores Phillips and "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" by Ayana Mathis.
In addition to her acting work, Lathan is also an advocate for several charitable causes. She is a supporter of the Black AIDS Institute and has served as a spokeswoman for the organization. Lathan has also been involved with the Women's Sports Foundation, which promotes gender equality in sports.
Throughout her career, Lathan has received numerous accolades for her work. In addition to her Tony Award nomination, she has also been nominated for several NAACP Image Awards and has won two BET Awards. Lathan was also named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2000.
Sanaa Lathan, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Sanaa Lathan, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Sanaa Lathan, A Raisin in the Sun
Sanaa Lathan, A Raisin in the Sun
Sanaa Lathan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Sanaa Lathan has not appeared in the West End.
Sanaa Lathan has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for the same play, a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun," and a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her performance in "A Raisin in the Sun."
Sanaa Lathan has won the Outstanding Lead Actress award at The Lortel Awards for her performance in "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark" and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun."
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