Lupita Nyong'o

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

27.295

Gender

Female

Birthday

01-Mar-1983

Age

(41 years old)

Place of Birth

Mexico City, Mexico

Also Known As
  • Lupita Amondi Nyong'o
  • 露琵塔·尼詠歐
  • לופיטה ניאנג'ו
  • לופיטה ניונג'ו

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 Years a Slave (2013), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win an Academy Award. She made her Broadway debut as a teenage orphan in the play Eclipsed (2015), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She went on to perform a motion capture role as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and a lead voice role as Raksha in The Jungle Book (2016). Her career progressed with her role as Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther (2018) and her starring role in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film Us (2019). In addition to acting, she supports historic preservation. She is vocal about preventing sexual harassment and working for women's and animal rights. In 2014, she was named the most beautiful woman by People. She has also written a children's book named Sulwe (2019), which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. Also in 2019, she narrated the Discovery Channel docu-series Serengeti, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator. She was named among Africa's "50 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes in 2020. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Lupita Nyong'o, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

East River East River (2009) Character: N/A
An interloper wanders uncommon spaces and fashions deceiving relationships amidst the industrial ruins of Brooklyn.
Untitled Christopher Nolan Film Untitled Christopher Nolan Film (2026) Character: N/A
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film. Plot TBA.
Star Wars: Greatest Moments Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015) Character: Self
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of the intergalactic saga.
Worlds Beyond Earth Worlds Beyond Earth (2020) Character: Narrator (voice)
Journey far beyond our own blue planet to marvel at the latest discoveries from our cosmic neighbors. Immersive visualizations of distant worlds. Groundbreaking space missions. Breathtaking scenes depicting the evolution of our solar system. Narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the dynamic worlds that share our solar system and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Jack (Part 1) Jack (Part 1) (2018) Character: Giant
Step into the shoes of Jack, grasp the magic beans in your hand, and feel the thrill of an adventure into the realm of the giants, all in a world completely re-imagined from the classic 5000-year-old fairytale.
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People August 28: A Day in the Life of a People (2017) Character: Self
Documentary film on events that happened on August 28th in African-American history, shown at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Character: Nakia
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019) Character: Self
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, featuring candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021) Character: Narrator (voice)
A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o (2019) Character: Host
The Black Panther star uncovers the astounding true story of the Agoji, Benin’s female army – or as Europeans labeled them, the 'Amazons – then finds the last warrior left alive.
My Africa My Africa (2018) Character: Narrator (voice)
In Northern Kenya, the futures of wildlife and people are intertwined. Stand in the midst of a thundering wildebeest migration, witness a lioness snatch her prey—and meet a community dedicated to saving Africa’s wildlife. This mixed-reality, companion experience puts participants in the shoes of a Reteti Elephant Sanctuary keeper caring for the newest arrival, a baby elephant named Dudu.
12 Years a Slave 12 Years a Slave (2013) Character: Patsey
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Black Is King Black Is King (2020) Character: N/A
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) Character: Maz Kanata
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
A Quiet Place: Day One A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Character: Samira
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
Non-Stop Non-Stop (2014) Character: Gwen
Bill Marks is a burned-out veteran of the Air Marshals service. He views the assignment not as a life-saving duty, but as a desk job in the sky. However, today's flight will be no routine trip. Shortly into the transatlantic journey from New York to London, he receives a series of mysterious text messages ordering him to have the government transfer $150 million into a secret account, or a passenger will die every 20 minutes.
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney (2016) Character: Self
Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all of the Walt Disney Company's spirited and wildly successful creativity that followed -- his crowning achievement: Disneyland. Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the Star Wars film franchise, will give viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during the show, with Master of Ceremonies Derek Hough.
The Jungle Book The Jungle Book (2016) Character: Raksha (voice)
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
The Wild Robot The Wild Robot (2024) Character: Roz / Rummage (voice)
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20 Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2023) Character: Self
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend; a look inside Disney's newest attraction.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Character: Maz Kanata
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
Queen of Katwe Queen of Katwe (2016) Character: Nakku Harriet
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Black Panther Black Panther (2018) Character: Nakia
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) Character: Self
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.
The 355 The 355 (2022) Character: Khadijah Adiyeme
A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an organization from acquiring a deadly weapon to send the world into chaos.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2023) Character: Self
Follow the production of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” as the cast and crew take on the incredible challenge of remembering T’Challa with a chapter befitting the late king. Through intimate behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, watch Shuri take on the mantel of Wakanda’s hero and face a new foe from the ocean’s depths in Namor.
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda 20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda (2022) Character: Self
Exploring the evolution of Black Panther from the comic emerging in the 1960s to the film the world fell in love with in 2018; director Ryan Coogler; Whoopi Goldberg interviews Chadwick Boseman's widow, Simone Ledward Boseman.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Character: Maz Kanata
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
This Is My Africa This Is My Africa (2008) Character: Self
Interviewees discuss the memories, tastes and experiences that they associate with Africa for a personal vision of the continent.
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
Little Monsters Little Monsters (2019) Character: Miss Caroline
A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.
MaNyfaCedGod MaNyfaCedGod (2017) Character: Woman
An abstract depiction of a couple going through a tumultuous time in their relationship.
Us Us (2019) Character: Adelaide Wilson / Red
Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016) Character: Self
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
One World: Together at Home One World: Together at Home (2020) Character: Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.



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