Sanaa Lathan
- Born:
- September 19, 1971, New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Voice Actress, Director, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Eleanor McCoy, an actress and dancer, and Stan Lathan, a television director and producer.
- Attended Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.
- Earned a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley.
- Graduated with a Master's degree in Drama from Yale University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began her career in theatre, appearing in off-Broadway productions.
- Gained prominence in film with roles in Love & Basketball (2000) and Brown Sugar (2002).
- Received critical acclaim for her performance in A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway (2004), later reprising the role in the 2008 television adaptation.
- Directed the short film Leap (2020).
- Her contributions to film and television are well documented; further details, such as specific performance analysis, can be found when searching "sanaa lathan biography imdb".
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Drive | Carolyn Brody |
| 2000 | Love & Basketball | Monica Wright |
| 2002 | Brown Sugar | Sidney 'Sid' Shaw |
| 2004 | Alien vs. Predator | Alexa Woods |
| 2011 | Contagion | Aubrey Cheever |
| 2018 | Nappily Ever After | Violet Jones |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | LateLine | Briana Gilliam |
| 2006 | Nip/Tuck | Michelle Landau |
| 2009 | Family Guy | Donna's Friend (voice) |
| 2018-2019 | The Affair | Janiella Wilson |
| 2019-2020 | Harley Quinn | Selina Kyle / Catwoman (voice) |
Legacy and Impact
Sanaa Lathan has established herself as a prominent actress across stage, film, and television. She is recognized for her diverse roles and commitment to portraying strong and complex characters. Her work continues to inspire aspiring actors and filmmakers.