Natasha Rothwell

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Natasha Rothwell
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Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 44)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Education University of Maryland, College Park
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • producer
Years active2013–present
Notable work

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American actress and writer. She worked on the HBO television series Insecure as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. She went on to star 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. In September 2024, her original scripted show How to Die Alone debuted on Hulu. It is a production of the Onyx Collective, a division of ABC Productions. She is the show's creator and also the lead actress.

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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 worked 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 Season 1 of HBO's The White Lotus . [13] On December 16, 2024, it was announced Rothwell would return to Season 3 of The White Lotus. [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
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 [15]
2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 RachelCameo

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Wild 'n Out HerselfCast Member: Season 6
Royal Pains Tamara1 episode
2014–2015 Saturday Night Live Writer, 21 episodes
2016 Search Party Real Woman1 episode
Netflix Presents: The Characters Various charactersAlso writer, 1 episode
2016–2021 Insecure KelliAlso writer, 18 episodes
2017 BoJack Horseman Clemelia BloodsworthVoice, 1 episode
Future-Worm! VariousVoice, 2 episodes
2018 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Delia AlvaradoEpisode: "Show Me Going"
2018–2021 DuckTales Zan Owlson Voice, 5 episodes
2019 Star vs. the Forces of Evil BrunzettaVoice, 2 episodes
A Black Lady Sketch Show Pearlina Teatree1 episode
2020 Love, Victor Ms. Albright1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show! Mommy SharkEnglish dub, main role
2021, 2025 The White Lotus BelindaMain role: season 1 and season 3
American Dad! CarolVoice, episode: "Cry Baby"
2021–2022 Tuca & Bertie Terry Toucan3 episodes
2022 The Ghost and Molly McGee Candace GreenVoice, 2 episodes
2024 Sausage Party: Foodtopia Rutabaga Ginsberg, Various charactersVoice; 5 episodes
How to Die Alone MelMain role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2016 Writers Guild of America Best Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series [a] Saturday Night Live Nominated [16]
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Insecure Nominated [17]
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series [b] Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesNominated [18]
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Comedy Series [c] Won [19]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesNominated
Outstanding Writing, Comedy SeriesNominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series [c] Nominated [20]
2021 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesNominated [21]
Celebration Black of Cinema and Television Special Honoree AwardHerselfWon [22]
2022 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesInsecureNominated [23]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special The White Lotus Nominated
Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesInsecureNominated [24]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited SeriesThe White LotusNominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Nominated [25]

Notes

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

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