Natasha Rothwell

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Natasha Rothwell
Natasha Rothwell.jpg
Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 43)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Education University of Maryland, College Park
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • producer
  • comedian
Years active2013–present
Notable work

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

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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 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

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 SakinaVoice
Wonka Piper Benz [14]
2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 RachelPost-Production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Wild 'n Out HerselfCast Member: Season 6
Royal Pains Tamara1 episode
2014–15 Saturday Night Live Writer, 21 episodes
2016 Search Party Real Woman1 episode
Netflix Presents: The Characters Various charactersAlso writer, 1 episode
2016–21 Insecure KelliAlso writer, 18 episodes
2017 BoJack Horseman Clemelia BloodsworthVoice, 1 episode
Future-Worm! VariousVoice, 2 episodes
2018 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Delia Alvarado1 episode
2018–20 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 The White Lotus BelindaMain role
American Dad! CarolVoice, episode: "Cry Baby"
2021-22 Tuca & Bertie Terry Toucan3 episodes
2022 The Ghost and Molly McGee Candace GreenVoice, 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2016 Writers Guild of America Best Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series [lower-alpha 1] Saturday Night Live Nominated [15]
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Insecure Nominated [16]
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series [lower-alpha 2] Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesNominated [17]
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Comedy Series [lower-alpha 3] Won [18]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesNominated
Outstanding Writing, Comedy SeriesNominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series [lower-alpha 3] Nominated [19]
2021 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesNominated [20]
Celebration Black of Cinema and Television Special Honoree AwardHerselfWon [21]
2022 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesInsecureNominated [22]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special The White Lotus Nominated
Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesInsecureNominated [23]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited SeriesThe White LotusNominated
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. 1 2 Shared with the producers of Insecure.

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References

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  2. ↑ Lambert, Molly (September 26, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times .
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