Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

42 · Born: Mar 1, 1983

Known For

UsUs
Black PantherBlack Panther
The Wild RobotThe Wild Robot
12 Years a Slave12 Years a Slave

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 1, 1983 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Parents
  • Dorothy Ogada Buyu
  • Peter Anyang' Nyong'o
Relatives
  • Sibling (Sibling)

Biography

Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Amondi Nyong'o was born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Kenyan parents Dorothy Ogada Buyu and Peter Anyang' Nyong'o. At the time of her birth, her father was a visiting lecturer in political science. She spent her early years in Kenya, where she was raised.

Career

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2024
A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One as Samira
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The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot as Roz / Rummage (voice)
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A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One as Samira
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2022
The 355
The 355 as Khadijah Adiyeme
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as Nakia
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2021
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Who Are You, Charlie Brown? as Narrator (voice)
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Super Sema
Super Sema as Sema
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Serengeti
Serengeti as Narrator (voice)
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2020
Black Is King
Black Is King
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Bookmarks
Bookmarks
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2019
Little Monsters
Little Monsters as Miss Caroline
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Us
Us as Adelaide Wilson / Red
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Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker as Maz Kanata
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2018
Black Panther
Black Panther as Nakia
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2017
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as Maz Kanata
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Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny as Maz Kanata (voice)
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2016
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book as Raksha (voice)
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Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe as Nakku Harriet
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2015
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens as Maz Kanata
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2014
Non-Stop
Non-Stop as Gwen
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2013
12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave as Patsey
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2009
MTV Shuga Naija: The After Show
MTV Shuga Naija: The After Show as Ayira
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2023
Marvel Studios: Assembled
Marvel Studios: Assembled
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Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20
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2022
20/20
20/20
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2021
The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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2020
20/20
20/20
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One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
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2019
Beyonce Presents: Making the Gift
Beyonce Presents: Making the Gift
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Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
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2 Dope Queens
2 Dope Queens
{"id":111099,"title":"Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-60th-anniversary-tv-special","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_111099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_111099.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special
Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special
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Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
{"id":101829,"title":"Star Wars: Greatest Moments","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-greatest-moments","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101829.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101829.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
{"id":6849,"title":"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert","year":2015,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2r6c99kc6u10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2r6c99kc6u10.jpg"},"released":1}
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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2014
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
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2009
In My Genes
In My Genes as Director