Sanaa Lathan Picture
STARmeter
Top 5000
Down 142 this week

Sanaa Lathan

Actress | Soundtrack

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 »

Born:

Sanaa McCoy Lathan
in New York City, New York, USA
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, manager and publicist
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Sanaa Lathan? Add or change photos
Sanaa Lathan Still of Sanaa Lathan in Boss Sanaa Lathan at event of Cadillac Records Still of Sanaa Lathan in Out of Time Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan and Zoe Saldana Sanaa Lathan and Chi Muoi Lo in Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
140 photos | 115 videos | 341 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

The Cleveland Show: Season Four Ratings
15 May 2013 1:25 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale
The Best Man Holiday Trailer: Reunited and It Feels So Good
13 May 2013 6:55 PM, PDT | Vulture
The Best Man Holiday Trailer
13 May 2013 2:26 PM, PDT | MovieWeb
See all 341 related articles »

Projects In Development help

2014
Macbett
Details only on IMDbPro »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of
424 Sexy Pictures of Beautiful Mainstream Actresses
a list of 426 images by JeremyLin171 created 7 months ago
 
image of name
The 450 Sexiest Mainstream Actresses
a list of 444 people by JeremyLin171 created 6 months ago
 
image of name
Amazing Beautiful Actresses Of The World
a list of 530 people by palamp created 18 Mar 2012
 
image of name
The Most Desirable Celebrity Women of All Time
a list of 1,000 people by Notspartacus created 09 Apr 2012
 
image of name
Foxy Mamas 40yrs +
a list of 125 people by SteelKeez created 21 May 2011
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Sanaa Lathan.
6 wins & 18 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActress (34 titles)
2013 The Best Man Holiday (filming)
Robin
 
2009-2013 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Donna Tubbs
– Crazy Train (2013) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Wheel! Of! Family! (2013) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Mr. & Mrs. Brown (2013) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Of Lice & Men (2013) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
– Grave Danger (2013) … Donna Tubbs (voice)
See all 82 episodes »
 
2013 Vipaka
Maggie
 
2012 Boss (TV series)
Mona Fredricks
– True Enough (2012) … Mona Fredricks
– Clinch (2012) … Mona Fredricks
– Consequence (2012) … Mona Fredricks
– The Conversation (2012) … Mona Fredricks
– Backflash (2012) … Mona Fredricks
See all 10 episodes »
 
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
See all 17 episodes »
 
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
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2009 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
 
Show ShowSelf (29 titles)
2011-2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– T.I. & Tiny/Sanaa Lathan/Melissa Joan Hart/Rodriguez (2012) … Herself
– Piper Perabo/Sanaa Lathan/Steve-O (2011) … Herself
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 August 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 43rd NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
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)
 

Related Videos

Contagion -- Clip: It Came From Here Contagion -- An action-thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak. Contagion -- Clip: Were Isolating The Sick
See all 115 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(April 2004): Played Beneatha Younger in "A Raisin in the Sun" play by Lorraine Hansberry (Royale Theater, New York City, New York, USA). She was nominated for a Tony for her performance. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
Edit

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:

Voted one of Ebony magazine's 55 Most Beautiful People. [2000] See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo