Saniyya Sidney
Saniyya Sidney | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Saniyya Sidney is an American actress. She is most known for her roles in American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016) and the upcoming Fences (2016) and Hidden Figures (2016).
Career
Sidney began acting in 2012, appearing in the short film The Babysitters. She next appeared in Roots,[1] and appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke as the reenactment of Flora Harris.[2] Sidney will next appear in Fences directed by Denzel Washington, opposite Washington and Viola Davis,[3] and Hidden Figures directed by Theodore Melfi, both set for release on December 25, 2016.[4][5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Babysitters | Amity | Short film |
| 2016 | Fences | Raynell Maxson | Completed |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Constance Johnson | In post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Roots | Kizzy Waller (age 6) | Episode: "Part 2" |
| 2016 | American Horror Story: Roanoke | Flora Harris | 4 episodes |
References
- ^ "Saniyya Sidney". LA Management. February 24, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ Man, Top (September 20, 2016). "Saniyya Sidney on American Horror Story". LA Management. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ Busch, Anita; D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 4, 2016). "Mykelti Williamson & Russell Hornsby Reprise Roles For 'Fences' Movie". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ Coggan, Devan (September 6, 2016). "Denzel Washington, Viola Davis head to 1950s Pittsburgh in Fences first look". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 15, 2016). "It's Official: Fox's 'Hidden Figures' NASA Film to Get Oscar-Qualifying Limited Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 22, 2016.