Natasha Rothwell

Natasha Rothwell
Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 43)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • producer
  • comedian
Years active2013–present
Notable workInsecure, The White Lotus

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American writer, actress, and comedian.

Career

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

Film

Year Title Role Notes
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 Voice
Wonka Piper Benz[14]
2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Rachel Filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes
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

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
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

  1. ^ Shared with the writers of Saturday Night Live.
  2. ^ Shared with Issa Rae.
  3. ^ a b Shared with the producers of Insecure.

References

  1. ^ "'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But". Npr.org.
  2. ^ Lambert, Molly (September 26, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Hope, Clover (August 8, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell: A New Queen of Comedy". Jezebel. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'". NPR.org.
  5. ^ "Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up". Gq.com. December 18, 2018.
  6. ^ Fadulu, Lola (October 30, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood". The Atlantic.
  7. ^ "Natasha Rothwell". Ucbcomedy.com.
  8. ^ Mulkerrins, Jane (December 18, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character". Theguardian.com.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (December 4, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO". Deadline.com.
  10. ^ McDonald, Soraya Nadia (March 7, 2018). "'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama". Andscape.
  11. ^ "Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations". Deadline. April 13, 2019.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 29, 2021). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  13. ^ 2022 Nominees - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie Emmys.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ^ Lewis, Reo; Russell, Tom (October 18, 2023). "Wonka: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know". ScreenRant.
  15. ^ McNary, Dave (February 13, 2016). "WGA Honors 'Big Short,' 'Spotlight,' 'Mad Men' at 68th Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  16. ^ "The 3rd Annual Black Reel Awards for Television (BRATs)". August 2, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Anderson, Erik (August 6, 2020). "'Watchmen,' 'Insecure' top Black Reel Awards for Television winners". Awards Watch. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Outstanding Comedy Series - 2020". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ Zhan, Jennifer (February 26, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards Winners Include Jazmine Sullivan, Will Smith, Red Table Talk". Vulture. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  23. ^ Tinoco, Armando (August 14, 2022). "Black Reel TV Awards: Quinta Brunson & 'Abbott Elementary' Lead Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  24. ^ "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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