Natasha Rothwell
Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
EducationUniversity 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.

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
2015A Year and ChangeAngie
2018Love, SimonMs. Albright
2019WyrmV.P. Lister
2020Like a BossJill
Sonic the HedgehogRachel
Wonder Woman 1984Carol
2022Sonic the Hedgehog 2Rachel
Aqua Teen Forever: PlantasmJapongaloid (Japongaloid Natasha)Voice
2023WishSakinaVoice
WonkaPiper Benz[14]
2024Sonic the Hedgehog 3RachelFilming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Wild 'n OutHerselfCast Member: Season 6
Royal PainsTamara1 episode
2014–15Saturday Night LiveWriter, 21 episodes
2016Search PartyReal Woman1 episode
Netflix Presents: The CharactersVarious charactersAlso writer, 1 episode
2016–21InsecureKelliAlso writer, 18 episodes
2017BoJack HorsemanClemelia BloodsworthVoice, 1 episode
Future-Worm!VariousVoice, 2 episodes
2018Brooklyn Nine-NineDelia Alvarado1 episode
2018–20DuckTalesZan OwlsonVoice, 5 episodes
2019Star vs. the Forces of EvilBrunzettaVoice, 2 episodes
A Black Lady Sketch ShowPearlina Teatree1 episode
2020Love, VictorMs. Albright1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show!Mommy SharkEnglish dub, main role
2021The White LotusBelindaMain role
American Dad!CarolVoice, episode: "Cry Baby"
2021-22Tuca & BertieTerry Toucan3 episodes
2022The Ghost and Molly McGeeCandace GreenVoice, 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
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 Series Nominated [17]
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Comedy Series[lower-alpha 3] Won [18]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Nominated
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series[lower-alpha 3] Nominated [19]
2021 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated [20]
Celebration Black of Cinema and Television Special Honoree Award Herself Won [21]
2022 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Insecure Nominated [22]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special The White Lotus Nominated
Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Insecure Nominated [23]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series The White Lotus Nominated
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.

References

  1. ↑ "'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But". Npr.org.
  2. ↑ Lambert, Molly (September 26, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ Hope, Clover (August 8, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell: A New Queen of Comedy". Jezebel. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'". NPR.org.
  5. ↑ "Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up". Gq.com. December 18, 2018.
  6. ↑ Fadulu, Lola (October 30, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood". The Atlantic.
  7. ↑ "Natasha Rothwell". Ucbcomedy.com.
  8. ↑ Mulkerrins, Jane (December 18, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character". Theguardian.com.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (December 4, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO". Deadline.com.
  10. ↑ McDonald, Soraya Nadia (March 7, 2018). "'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama". Andscape.
  11. ↑ "Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations". Deadline. April 13, 2019.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 29, 2021). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  13. ↑ 2022 Nominees - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie Emmys.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ↑ Lewis, Reo; Russell, Tom (October 18, 2023). "Wonka: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know". ScreenRant.
  15. ↑ McNary, Dave (February 13, 2016). "WGA Honors 'Big Short,' 'Spotlight,' 'Mad Men' at 68th Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ "The 3rd Annual Black Reel Awards for Television (BRATs)". August 2, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  17. ↑ Richards, Kimberley (March 31, 2019). "50th NAACP Image Awards: Here Are The Winners". HuffPost. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ Anderson, Erik (August 6, 2020). "'Watchmen,' 'Insecure' top Black Reel Awards for Television winners". Awards Watch. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Outstanding Comedy Series - 2020". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  20. ↑ Davis, Clayton (February 2, 2021). "Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ Hammond, Pete (November 10, 2022). "Will Smith, Ava DuVernay & Antoine Fuqua Among New Honorees For CCA's Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  22. ↑ Zhan, Jennifer (February 26, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards Winners Include Jazmine Sullivan, Will Smith, Red Table Talk". Vulture. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  23. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (August 14, 2022). "Black Reel TV Awards: Quinta Brunson & 'Abbott Elementary' Lead Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  24. ↑ "74th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners - OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE - 2022". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 8, 2023.


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