Natasha Rothwell

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Natasha Rothwell
Natasha Rothwell.jpg
Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 41)
EducationIthaca College
University of Maryland, College Park (BA)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • writer
  • producer
Years active2013–present

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American writer, actress, teacher and comedian.

Career[edit]

Rothwell taught for KIPP NYC and went on to work at SNL. She first garnered attention as a writer on Saturday Night Live in the 2014–2015 season.[1][2] She gained further fame through working on the HBO television series Insecure.[3][4][5] On Insecure, she works as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer.[6][7] She is currently developing, writing, and executive producing another show for HBO, in which she will star.[8][9]

On April 15, 2019, Rothwell joined a host of other writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the practice of packaging.[10] More recently, her Big Hattie Productions company struck an overall deal with ABC Signature.[11]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2015 A Year and Change Angie
2018 Love, Simon Ms. Albright
2020 Like a Boss Jill
Sonic the Hedgehog Rachel
Wonder Woman 1984 Carol
2022 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Rachel
2023 Wonka Filming

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Wild 'n Out Herself Cast Member: Season 6
2014 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
2016–2021 Insecure Kelli Also writer, 18 episodes
2017 Bojack Horseman Clemelia Bloodsworth 1 episode
Future-Worm! Various 2 episode
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
Tuca & Bertie Terry Toucan 2 episodes
2020 Love, Victor Ms. Albright 1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show! Mommy Shark English dub, main role
2021 The White Lotus Belinda Miniseries
American Dad Carol (voice) Episode: "Cry Baby"
The Ghost and Molly McGee (voice)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But". Npr.org.
  2. ^ Lambert, Molly (26 September 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'". NPR.org.
  4. ^ "Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up". Gq.com.
  5. ^ Fadulu, Lola (30 October 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood". The Atlantic.
  6. ^ "Natasha Rothwell". Ucbcomedy.com.
  7. ^ Mulkerrins, Jane (18 December 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character". Theguardian.com.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (4 December 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO". Deadline.com.
  9. ^ McDonald, Soraya Nadia (7 March 2018). "'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama". Theundefeated.com.
  10. ^ "Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations". Deadline.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2021-04-29). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-04-30.

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