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Natasha Rothwell
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Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 44)
Education University of Maryland, College Park
Occupation
  • Actress
  • writer
  • producer
Years active 2013–present
Notable work
  • Insecure
  • The White Lotus
  • How to Die Alone

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American actress and writer. She worked on the HBO television series Insecure as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. She went on to star 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. In September 2024, her original scripted show How to Die Alone debuted on Hulu. It is a production of the Onyx Collective, a division of ABC Productions. She is the show's creator and also the lead actress.

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. She gained further fame through working on the HBO television series Insecure. On Insecure, she worked as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. In 2018, she was reportedly developing, writing, and executive producing another show for HBO, in which she would also star.

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. More recently, her company Big Hattie Productions struck an overall deal with ABC Signature.

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.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
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 Sakina
Wonka Piper Benz
2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Rachel Post-Production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Wild 'n Out Herself Cast Member: Season 6
Royal Pains Tamara 1 episode
2014–15 Saturday Night Live Writer, 21 episodes
2016 Search Party Real Woman 1 episode
Netflix Presents: The Characters Various characters Also writer, 1 episode
2016–21 Insecure Kelli Also writer, 18 episodes
2017 BoJack Horseman Clemelia Bloodsworth Voice, 1 episode
Future-Worm! Various Voice, 2 episodes
2018 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Delia Alvarado 1 episode
2018–20 DuckTales Zan Owlson Voice, 5 episodes
2019 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Brunzetta Voice, 2 episodes
A Black Lady Sketch Show Pearlina Teatree 1 episode
2020 Love, Victor Ms. Albright 1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show! Mommy Shark English dub, main role
2021 The White Lotus Belinda Main role
American Dad! Carol Voice, episode: "Cry Baby"
2021-22 Tuca & Bertie Terry Toucan 3 episodes
2022 The Ghost and Molly McGee Candace Green Voice, 2 episodes
2024 Sausage Party: Foodtopia Various characters Voice; 5 episodes
How to Die Alone Mel Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2016 Writers Guild of America Best Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series Saturday Night Live Nominated
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Insecure Nominated
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Nominated
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated
2021 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
Celebration Black of Cinema and Television Special Honoree Award Herself Won
2022 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Insecure Nominated
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
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
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