Sanaa Lathan
Sanaa Lathan is a talented American actress known for her roles in romantic dramas and comedies. She gained significant recognition for her performances in films such as 'The Best Man' and 'Love & Basketball.' Lathan is celebrated for her distinctive voice and ability to portray... Read More
Known for
AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
When scientists discover something in the Arctic that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do...
Now You See Me 2 (2016)
One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face...
Nappily Ever After (2018)
After an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful barber helps her put the pieces...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-EatThree lifelong best friends known as “The Supremes” share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms.... |
Barbara Jean Maxberry | |
| 2023 |
Young. Wild. Free.High school senior Brandon is drowning in responsibilities when his world is turned upside down after being robbed at gunpoint... |
Janice Huffman | |
| 2022 |
The Best Man: The Final ChaptersCatch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as their relationships evolve and past grievances resurface... |
Robyn | |
| 2022 |
On the Come UpSixteen-year-old Brianna Jackson is a gifted rapper who plans to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift up... |
Jay | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Hit & RunA happily married man's life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a mysterious hit-and-run accident in... |
Naomi Hicks | |
| 2021 |
With/In Volume 1Giving creatives the chance to step outside the box while being confined to their own homes, the filmmakers behind With/In... |
(segment "Leap") | |
| 2021 |
SolosAnthology series telling character-driven stories set at different moments in time, aiming to showcase that during people's most isolated moments,... |
Nia (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Harley QuinnHarley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker. Now, she's trying to make it... |
Catwoman (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Lost in AmericaFollowing director Rotimi Rainwater, a former homeless youth, as he travels the country to shine a light on the epidemic... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Twilight ZoneTales of science fiction, fantasy and the occult, exploring humanity's hopes, despairs, prides and prejudices in metaphoric ways. Next stop... |
Nina Harrison | |
| 2019 |
Native SonA young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that... |
Trudy Thomas | |
| 2018 |
Nappily Ever AfterAfter an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful barber helps... |
Violet Jones | |
| 2018 |
SuccessionFollow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back... |
Lisa Arthur | |
| 2017 |
American AssassinFollowing the murder of his fiancée, Mitch Rapp trains under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley. The pair... |
Irene Kennedy | |
| 2017 |
Shots FiredA media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town. |
Ashe Akino | |
| 2016 |
Approaching the UnknownCaptain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers... |
Captain Emily Maddox | |
| 2016 |
Now You See Me 2One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only... |
Deputy Director Natalie Austin | |
| 2015 |
The Perfect GuyWith a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, lobbyist Leah Vaughn seems to have it all. Things come crashing down... |
Leah Vaughn | |
| 2014 |
The AffairThe emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife... |
Janelle Wilson | |
| 2014 |
The AffairThe emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife... |
Jenelle Wilson | |
| 2014 |
RepentanceAn earnest life-coach/author, Thomas Carter, is mysteriously abducted by a deranged client, Angel Sanchez, who delves into Thomas' teachings and... |
Maggie | |
| 2013 |
The Best Man HolidayWhen college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten... |
Robyn | |
| 2011 |
BossMayor Tom Kane sits like a spider at the center of Chicago's web of power; a web built on a... |
Mona Fredricks | |
| 2011 |
ContagionAs an epidemic of a lethal airborne virus - that kills within days - rapidly grows, the worldwide medical community... |
Aubrey Cheever | |
| 2009 |
The Cleveland ShowThe bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family. |
Donna Tubbs (voice) | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
Powder BlueOn the gritty streets of LA, the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption are about to collide. |
Diana | |
| 2009 |
Wonderful WorldBen Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative... |
Khadi | |
| 2008 |
Tyler Perry's The Family That PreysWealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a... |
Andrea | |
| 2008 |
Dreams Worth While: The Journey of "A Raisin in the Sun"Cast and crew discuss making "A Raisin in the Sun" for television. |
Self | |
| 2008 |
A Raisin in the SunWalter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife,... |
Beneatha Younger | |
| 2006 |
Something NewKenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she... |
Kenya McQueen | |
| 2005 |
The Golden BlazeTwo African American boys schoolyard rivalry spirals out of control when their fathers develop superpowers. |
Monica (voice) | |
| 2004 |
AVP: Alien vs. PredatorWhen scientists discover something near Antarctica that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to... |
Alexa Woods | |
| 2003 |
Out of TimeMatt Lee Whitlock, respected chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida, must solve a vicious double homicide before he... |
Ann Merai Harrison | |
| 2003 |
Nip/TuckHotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and... |
Michelle Landau | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Brown SugarSidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing... |
Sidney 'Sid' Shaw | |
| 2000 |
Disappearing ActsA struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love. |
Zora Banks | |
| 2000 |
Curb Your EnthusiasmThe off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem... |
Sibby Sanders | |
| 2000 |
Love & BasketballMonica Wright and Quincy McCall grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. As they... |
Monica Wright | |
| 1999 |
The Best ManAfter writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new... |
Robyn | |
| 1999 |
The WoodIn the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about... |
Alicia | |
| 1999 |
LifeTwo men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did... |
Daisy | |
| 1999 |
Catfish in Black Bean SauceAn African American couple (Winfield and Alice) adopt two orphans from a Vietnamese refugee camp. After 22 years, the children... |
Nina | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Muhammad Ali's Wife (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Claire Huxtable (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Donna Tubbs (voice) | |
| 1998 |
BladeThe Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army... |
Vanessa | |
| 1998 |
LateLineLateLine is an American TV sitcom that ran on NBC from March 17, 1998, through March 16, 1999. Due to... |
Briana Gilliam | |
| 1997 |
Miracle in the WoodsQuarreled sisters; Sarah and Wanda inherit property from their mother. It has always belonged to the family. Sarah insists on... |
Young Lilly | |
| 1997 |
DriveA prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two... |
Carolyn Brody | |
| 1996 |
MoeshaThe everyday life of Moesha Mitchell, a vivacious young woman juggling romance, school, ever-changing family dynamics, and friendships. |
Ebony | |
| 1995 |
In the HouseA once-famous football player must rent part of his house to support himself. A single mother and her two kids... |
Charese | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1989 |
Family MattersA long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door... |
Allison | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self - Guest | |
| TBA |
Unsung HollywoodShining a spotlight on ground-breaking artists and entertainers who’ve devoted their lives to making their mark in movies, television, comedy... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family AffairWhen a family celebration brings relatives and friends together for a weekend, old secrets, unexpected relationships, and long-standing grudges quickly... |
Angela Brooks (Estate Attorney) | |
| TBA |
TiltA struggling freelance reporter and her cinephile cam operator investigate a citywide conspiracy against the backdrop of a roaring L.A.... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
A Blue ButterflyLimousine driver Sentwali is living in self-imposed exile when he meets and forms a connection with a charismatic actress, and... |
Emily | |
| TBA |
LeapSanaa Lathan's directorial debut. A short film created for the With/In anthology. |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Playing for Your Heart: The Making of “Love & Basketball”Documentary on the making of the film “Love & Basketball” produced by the Criterion Collection in 2021 |
Self |
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Got a question about Sanaa Lathan?
Sanaa Lathan is best known for her roles in 'Love & Basketball,' 'The Best Man,' and 'Brown Sugar.' These films showcase her versatility and have earned her critical acclaim.
Sanaa Lathan has received several nominations, including a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in 'Love & Basketball.'
Sanaa Lathan made her film debut in the 1998 movie 'The Disappearance of Angela' after gaining experience in theater and television.
Yes, Sanaa Lathan is involved in various charitable activities, including supporting education initiatives and advocating for the arts.
Sanaa Lathan attended the University of California, Berkeley, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale School of Drama.
Sanaa Lathan has one child, a daughter named Zuri, who was born in 2007.
Sanaa Lathan's estimated net worth is around $4 million, stemming from her successful acting career and endorsements.
Sanaa Lathan is recognized for her roles in romantic dramas, particularly as strong female leads, which have solidified her reputation in Hollywood.