Sanaa Lathan
Biography
Sanaa McCoy Lathan is an American stage, film, television, and voice actress. She was born on September 19, 1971, in New York City, USA. She is the daughter of actress Eleanor McCoy and film director Stan Lathan. She earned a bachelor degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master degree in drama from Yale. Throughout her career, she has accumulated numerous known acting credits in films and television series. Her well-known roles include Robyn in The Best Man films and the television miniseries on Peacock, Naomi Hicks on the Netflix production Hit and Run, Violet Jones in Nappily Ever After, Ashe Akino on the Fox drama Shots Fired, Deputy Director Natalie Austin in Now You See Me 2, Leah Vaughn in The Perfect Guy, and Jenelle Wilson on the Showtime drama The Affair.
Career overview
Sanaa McCoy Lathan is an American stage, film, television, and voice actress. Born on September 19, 1971, in New York City, USA, she is the daughter of actress Eleanor McCoy and film director Stan Lathan. She earned a bachelor degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master degree in drama from Yale.
Lathan is known for her roles in numerous films and television series throughout her career. Her credits include playing Robyn in The Best Man films and the television miniseries on Peacock, Naomi Hicks on the Netflix series Hit and Run, and Violet Jones in Nappily Ever After. She has also appeared as Ashe Akino on the Fox drama Shots Fired, Deputy Director Natalie Austin in Now You See Me 2 in 2016, and Leah Vaughn in The Perfect Guy in 2015. Additionally, her television work includes portraying Jenelle Wilson on the Showtime drama The Affair and Mona Fredricks on Starz.
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70 titles- The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024) as Barbara Jean Maxberry
- Young. Wild. Free. (2023) as Janice Huffman
- Young. Wild. Free. (2023) Executive Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022) as Robyn
- On the Come Up (2022) as Jay
- On the Come Up (2022) Director
- Solos (2021) as Nia (voice)
- Hit & Run (2021) as Naomi Hicks
- With/In Volume 1 (2021) as (segment "Leap")
- With/In Volume 1 (2021) Director
- Harley Quinn (2019) as Catwoman (voice)
- The Twilight Zone (2019) as Nina Harrison
- Native Son (2019) as Trudy Thomas
- Lost in America (2019) as Self
- Succession (2018) as Lisa Arthur
- Nappily Ever After (2018) as Violet Jones
- Nappily Ever After (2018) Producer
- American Assassin (2017) as Irene Kennedy
- Shots Fired (2017) as Ashe Akino
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) as Deputy Director Natalie Austin
- Approaching the Unknown (2016) as Captain Emily Maddox
- The Perfect Guy (2015) as Leah Vaughn
- The Perfect Guy (2015) Executive Producer
- The Affair (2014) as Jenelle Wilson
- The Affair (2014) as Janelle Wilson
- Repentance (2014) as Maggie
- The Best Man Holiday (2013) as Robyn
- Boss (2011) as Mona Fredricks
- Contagion (2011) as Aubrey Cheever
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Cleveland Show (2009) as Donna Tubbs (voice)
- Wonderful World (2009) as Khadi
- Powder Blue (2009) as Diana
- Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) as Andrea
- A Raisin in the Sun (2008) as Beneatha Younger
- Dreams Worth While: The Journey of "A Raisin in the Sun" (2008) as Self
- Something New (2006) as Kenya McQueen
- The Golden Blaze (2005) as Monica (voice)
- AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) as Alexa Woods
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Michelle Landau
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Out of Time (2003) as Ann Merai Harrison
- Brown Sugar (2002) as Sidney 'Sid' Shaw
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Sibby Sanders
- Love & Basketball (2000) as Monica Wright
- Disappearing Acts (2000) as Zora Banks
- Family Guy (1999) as Claire Huxtable (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Muhammad Ali's Wife (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Donna Tubbs (voice)
- Life (1999) as Daisy
- The Best Man (1999) as Robyn
- The Wood (1999) as Alicia
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) as Nina
- Blade (1998) as Vanessa
- LateLine (1998) as Briana Gilliam
- Miracle in the Woods (1997) as Young Lilly
- Drive (1997) as Carolyn Brody
- Moesha (1996) as Ebony
- In the House (1995) as Charese
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Family Matters (1989) as Allison
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Unsung Hollywood
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Affair as Angela Brooks (Estate Attorney)
- A Blue Butterfly as Emily
- Tilt
- Playing for Your Heart: The Making of “Love & Basketball” as Self
- Leap
- Leap Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sanaa Lathan best known for?
Sanaa Lathan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Solos (2021), Harley Quinn (2019), The Twilight Zone (2019).
When and where was Sanaa Lathan born?
Sanaa Lathan was born on September 19, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Sanaa Lathan have?
Sanaa Lathan has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2024.
What is Sanaa Lathan's background in cinema and television?
Sanaa McCoy Lathan is an American stage, film, television, and voice actress. She was born on September 19, 1971, in New York City, USA. She is the daughter of actress Eleanor McCoy and film director Stan Lathan. She earned a bachelor degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master degree in...