Natasha Rothwell
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Education | University of Maryland, College Park |
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Years active | 2013–present |
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Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American writer and actress. She is known for working on the HBO television series Insecure as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. She is also known for her work in HBO's The White Lotus, which earned her a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Career
[edit]Rothwell taught for KIPP NYC and went on to work at Saturday Night Live (SNL). She first garnered attention as a writer on SNL in the 2014–2015 season.[1][2][3] She gained further fame through working on the HBO television series Insecure.[4][5][6] On Insecure, she works as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer.[7][8] In 2018, she was reportedly developing, writing, and executive producing another show for HBO, in which she would also star.[9][10]
On April 15, 2019, Rothwell joined a host of other writers in firing their agents as part of the Writers Guild of America’s stand against the Association of Talent Agents and the practice of packaging.[11] More recently, her company Big Hattie Productions struck an overall deal with ABC Signature.[12]
In 2022, Rothwell was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her work in HBO's The White Lotus.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | A Year and Change | Angie | |
2018 | Love, Simon | Ms. Albright | |
2019 | Wyrm | V.P. Lister | |
2020 | Like a Boss | Jill | |
Sonic the Hedgehog | Rachel | ||
Wonder Woman 1984 | Carol | ||
2022 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Rachel | |
Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm | Japongaloid (Japongaloid Natasha) | Voice | |
2023 | Wish | Sakina | |
Wonka | Piper Benz[14] | ||
2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Rachel | Post-Production |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Wild 'n Out | Herself | Cast Member: Season 6 |
Royal Pains | Tamara | 1 episode | |
2014–15 | Saturday Night Live | Writer, 21 episodes | |
2016 | Search Party | Real Woman | 1 episode |
Netflix Presents: The Characters | Various characters | Also writer, 1 episode | |
2016–21 | Insecure | Kelli | Also writer, 18 episodes |
2017 | BoJack Horseman | Clemelia Bloodsworth | Voice, 1 episode |
Future-Worm! | Various | Voice, 2 episodes | |
2018 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Delia Alvarado | 1 episode |
2018–20 | DuckTales | Zan Owlson | Voice, 5 episodes |
2019 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Brunzetta | Voice, 2 episodes |
A Black Lady Sketch Show | Pearlina Teatree | 1 episode | |
2020 | Love, Victor | Ms. Albright | 1 episode |
Baby Shark's Big Show! | Mommy Shark | English dub, main role | |
2021 | The White Lotus | Belinda | Main role |
American Dad! | Carol | Voice, episode: "Cry Baby" | |
2021-22 | Tuca & Bertie | Terry Toucan | 3 episodes |
2022 | The Ghost and Molly McGee | Candace Green | Voice, 2 episodes |
2024 | Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Various characters | Voice; 5 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | Writers Guild of America | Best Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series[a] | Saturday Night Live | Nominated | [15] |
2019 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series | Insecure | Nominated | [16] |
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series[b] | Nominated | ||||
NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [17] | ||
2020 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series[c] | Won | [18] | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series | Nominated | ||||
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series | Nominated | ||||
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series[c] | Nominated | [19] | ||
2021 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [20] | |
Celebration Black of Cinema and Television | Special Honoree Award | Herself | Won | [21] | |
2022 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Insecure | Nominated | [22] |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special | The White Lotus | Nominated | |||
Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series | Insecure | Nominated | [23] | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series | The White Lotus | Nominated | |||
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Nominated | [24] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But". Npr.org.
- ^ Lambert, Molly (September 26, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times.
- ^ Hope, Clover (August 8, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell: A New Queen of Comedy". Jezebel. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'". NPR.org.
- ^ "Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up". Gq.com. December 18, 2018.
- ^ Fadulu, Lola (October 30, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood". The Atlantic.
- ^ "Natasha Rothwell". Ucbcomedy.com.
- ^ Mulkerrins, Jane (December 18, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character". Theguardian.com.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 4, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO". Deadline.com.
- ^ McDonald, Soraya Nadia (March 7, 2018). "'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama". Andscape.
- ^ "Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations". Deadline. April 13, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 29, 2021). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ 2022 Nominees - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie Emmys.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Reo; Russell, Tom (October 18, 2023). "Wonka: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know". ScreenRant.
- ^ McNary, Dave (February 13, 2016). "WGA Honors 'Big Short,' 'Spotlight,' 'Mad Men' at 68th Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "The 3rd Annual Black Reel Awards for Television (BRATs)". August 2, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Richards, Kimberley (March 31, 2019). "50th NAACP Image Awards: Here Are The Winners". HuffPost. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (August 6, 2020). "'Watchmen,' 'Insecure' top Black Reel Awards for Television winners". Awards Watch. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "Outstanding Comedy Series - 2020". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (February 2, 2021). "Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (November 10, 2022). "Will Smith, Ava DuVernay & Antoine Fuqua Among New Honorees For CCA's Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Zhan, Jennifer (February 26, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards Winners Include Jazmine Sullivan, Will Smith, Red Table Talk". Vulture. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (August 14, 2022). "Black Reel TV Awards: Quinta Brunson & 'Abbott Elementary' Lead Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "74th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners - OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE - 2022". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
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