Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

1983-03-01 Mexico City, Mexico 44 Credits

Biography

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama. She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Year...

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The Odyssey

The Odyssey

2026

Acting

An adaptation of Homer's epic poem of the same name, follow Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with...

The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot

2024

as Roz / Rummage (voice)

8.3
Acting

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's...

A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One

2024

as Samira

6.7
Acting

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20

2023

as Self

6.7
Acting

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those w...

Goodbye Julia

Goodbye Julia

2023

Executive Producer

6.9
Producing

A retired singer from northern Sudan, Mona, burdened by guilt for covering up a man's death, hires his southern widow, Julia, as her maid. Unable to c...

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

2023

as Self

6.5
Acting

Follow the production of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” as the cast and crew take on the incredible challenge of remembering T’Challa with a chapter...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

2022

as Nakia

7.1
Acting

Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s dea...

20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda

20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda

2022

as Self

4.9
Acting

Exploring the evolution of Black Panther from the comic emerging in the 1960s to the film the world fell in love with in 2018; director Ryan Coogler; ...

The 355

The 355

2022

as Khadijah Adiyeme

6.0
Acting

A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an organiza...

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021

as Self

7.0
Acting

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carol...

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

2021

as Narrator (voice)

6.9
Acting

A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on...

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

2020

as Self (archive footage)

8.1
Acting

A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.

Black Is King

Black Is King

2020

7.3
Acting

This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.

One World: Together at Home

One World: Together at Home

2020

as Self

7.0
Acting

A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise...

Worlds Beyond Earth

Worlds Beyond Earth

2020

as Narrator (voice)

8.0
Acting

Journey far beyond our own blue planet to marvel at the latest discoveries from our cosmic neighbors. Immersive visualizations of distant worlds. Gro...

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019

as Maz Kanata

6.3
Acting

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of gener...

Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o

Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o

2019

as Host

6.0
Acting

The Black Panther star uncovers the astounding true story of the Agoji, Benin’s female army – or as Europeans labeled them, the 'Amazons – then finds ...

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

2019

as Self

7.8
Acting

Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album...

Little Monsters

Little Monsters

2019

as Miss Caroline

6.5
Acting

A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.

Us

Us

2019

as Adelaide Wilson / Red

7.0
Acting

Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, the...

My Africa

My Africa

2018

as Narrator (voice)

7.5
Acting

In Northern Kenya, the futures of wildlife and people are intertwined. Stand in the midst of a thundering wildebeest migration, witness a lioness snat...

Jack (Part 1)

Jack (Part 1)

2018

as Giant

Acting

Step into the shoes of Jack, grasp the magic beans in your hand, and feel the thrill of an adventure into the realm of the giants, all in a world comp...

Black Panther

Black Panther

2018

as Nakia

7.4
Acting

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Chall...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017

as Maz Kanata

6.8
Acting

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resist...

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

2017

as Self

1.0
Acting

Documentary film on events that happened on August 28th in African-American history, shown at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum.

MaNyfaCedGod

MaNyfaCedGod

2017

as Woman

Acting

An abstract depiction of a couple going through a tumultuous time in their relationship.

Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

2016

as Nakku Harriet

7.2
Acting

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

2016

as Self

7.1
Acting

An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actor...

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

2016

as Raksha (voice)

6.9
Acting

A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a jou...

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

2016

as Self

7.8
Acting

Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all of the Wal...

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

2015

as Self

7.0
Acting

Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2015

as Maz Kanata

7.3
Acting

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Non-Stop

Non-Stop

2014

as Gwen

6.8
Acting

Bill Marks is a Federal Air Marshall for whom every day is the same until this one. On this plane ride, he starts receiving text messages from someone...

12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

2013

as Patsey

7.9
Acting

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well...

In My Genes

In My Genes

2009

Director, Editor, Executive Producer

1.0
Directing Producing

Agnes may not seem like someone with much to laugh about. For one thing, she has albinism - a lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes - and her app...

East River

2009

6.0
Acting

An interloper wanders uncommon spaces and fashions deceiving relationships amidst the industrial ruins of Brooklyn.

This Is My Africa

This Is My Africa

2008

as Self

Acting

Interviewees discuss the memories, tastes and experiences that they associate with Africa for a personal vision of the continent.

Strawweight

N/A

Acting

Follows two women who find themselves competing against each other – one is a young new fighter while the other is a former champion who is determined...

Born a Crime

N/A

as Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah

Acting

Film adaptation of the eponymous memoir by Trevor Noah.

Miss Universe

Miss Universe

N/A

Acting

Plot kept under wraps. Described as a sci-fi comedy with an intergalactic beauty pageant.

Lunik Heist

N/A

Acting

Inspired by the audacious true story of the American government’s plot to steal a Soviet spacecraft during a 1959 exposition in Mexico City.

Born a Crime

N/A

Producer

Producing

Film adaptation of the eponymous memoir by Trevor Noah.

Miss Universe

Miss Universe

N/A

Producer

Producing

Plot kept under wraps. Described as a sci-fi comedy with an intergalactic beauty pageant.

Sulwe

N/A

Book, Producer

Producing

Sulwe, a young Kenyan girl, wishes for her dark skin to be lighter. One night, she's visited by a shooting star sent by the Night that opens her eyes ...