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Sanaa Lathan, pronounced Sa-NAA, "like Sinatra without the tra" was born on September 19, 1971, in New York as her mother Eleanor McCoy performed on Broadway with the likes of Eartha Kitt and her father Stan Lathan worked behind the scenes in television for PBS. She was exposed to the life of entertainment and stars at a very early age... See full bio »

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Sanaa McCoy Lathan
in New York City, New York, USA
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2012 Macbett (The Caribbean Macbeth) (in production)
Lady Macbett
 
2012 Vipaka (post-production)
Maggie
 
2009-2012 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Donna Tubbs
– All You Can Eat (2012) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Mama Drama (2012) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Flush of Genius (2012) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– B.M.O.C. (2012) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Jesus Walks (2012) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
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2010-2012 Family Guy (TV series)
Donna Tubbs
– Tom Tucker: The Man and His Dream (2012) (voice)
– Cool Hand Peter (2011) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– The Splendid Source (2010) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
 
2011 Contagion
Aubrey Cheever
 
2011 Tilda (TV movie)
Sasha Litt
 
2009 Wonderful World
Khadi
 
2009 Powder Blue
Diana
 
2008 The Family That Preys
Andrea
 
2008 A Raisin in the Sun (TV movie)
Beneatha Younger
 
2007 CR: Alien vs. Predator (Video Game)
Alexa Woods
 
2006 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Michelle Landau
– Gala Gallardo (2006) … Michelle Landau
– Willy Ward (2006) … Michelle Landau
– Reefer (2006) … Michelle Landau
– Diana Lubey (2006) … Michelle Landau
– Liz Cruz (2006) … Michelle Landau
See all 12 episodes »
 
2006/I Something New
Kenya Denise McQueen
 
2005 The Golden Blaze (video)
Monica (voice)
 
2004 AVP: Alien vs. Predator
Alexa Woods
 
2003/I Out of Time
Ann Merai Harrison
 
2002 Brown Sugar
Sidney 'Syd' Shaw
 
2000 Disappearing Acts (TV movie)
Zora Banks
 
2000 The Smoker (short)
Roxanne
 
2000 Love & Basketball
Monica Wright
 
1999 The Best Man
Robin
 
1999 The Wood
Alicia
 
1999 Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
Nina
 
1999/I Life
Daisy
 
1998-1999 LateLine (TV series)
Briana Gilliam
– The Christian Guy (1999) … Briana Gilliam
– Karp's Night Out (1999) … Briana Gilliam
– Svadharma (1999) … Briana Gilliam
– Kids 'N' Guns (1999) … Briana Gilliam
– The Minister of Television (1999) … Briana Gilliam
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1998 Blade
Vanessa
 
1998 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Shirley Barish
– You're Under a Rasta (1998) … Shirley Barish
 
1997 Miracle in the Woods (TV movie)
Young Lilly
 
1997 Built to Last (TV series)
Linda
– Pilot (1997) … Linda
 
1997 Drive
Carolyn Brody
 
1997 Family Matters (TV series)
Allison
– Revenge of the Nerd (1997) … Allison
 
1996 Moesha (TV series)
Ebony
– A Concerted Effort: Part 1 (1996) … Ebony
– A Concerted Effort: Part 2 (1996) … Ebony
 
1996 In the House (TV series)
Charese
– The Curse of Hill House (1996) … Charese
 
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2009 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
 
Show ShowSelf (28 titles)
2012 43rd NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
2011 Big Morning Buzz Live (TV series)
Herself
– Piper Perabo/Sanaa Lathan/Steve-O (2011) … Herself
 
2011 E! Buzz with Carla B (short)
Herself
 
2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 March 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 Brave New Voices 2010 (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Angela and Friends (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.45 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 January 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2009 Lens on Talent (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.7 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The 40th NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 August 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 August 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Baisden After Dark (TV series)
Herself
– The New Kings of Hollywood (2008) … Herself
 
2008 39th NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Dreams Worth While: The Journey of 'A Raisin in the Sun' (video short)
Herself
 
2007 38th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2006 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 March 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The Tyra Banks Show (TV series)
Herself
– All Access Pass with LL Cool J (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.88 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 January 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 The 3rd Annual Vibe Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2005 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The Films of Carl Franklin (2005) … Herself
 
2004 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 August 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2000-2004 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
– 'Alien vs. Predator': Behind the Scenes (2004) … Herself
– Making of 'Catfish in Black Bean Sauce' (2000) … Herself
 
2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play
 
2004 Out of Time: Crime Scene (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2004 AVP: Production (video documentary)
Herself
 
2003 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 October 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2001 The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2006 Blade: The Series (TV series)
 
2002 Brilliant But Cancelled (TV documentary)
 

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Personal Details

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Appeared in Babyface's music video, "What If". See more »

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Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I grew up in the business. My dad is a director/producer and my mom is a dancer, she performed with Alvin Ailey, but I didn't even think about becoming an actress. See more »

Trivia:

She also has Native American ancestry. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo