Natasha Rothwell

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

Natasha Rothwell
Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • producer
  • comedian
Years active2013–present
Notable workInsecure, The White Lotus

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.[1][2][3] She gained further fame through working on the HBO television series Insecure.[4][5][6] On Insecure, she works as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer.[7][8] In 2018 she was reportedly developing, writing, and executive producing another show for HBO, in which she would also star.[9][10]

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.[11] More recently, her company Big Hattie Productions struck an overall deal with ABC Signature.[12]

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.[13]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015A Year and ChangeAngie
2018Love, SimonMs. Albright
2019WyrmV.P. Lister
2020Like a BossJill
Sonic the HedgehogRachel
Wonder Woman 1984Carol
2022Sonic the Hedgehog 2Rachel
Aqua Teen Forever: PlantasmJapongaloid (Japongaloid Natasha)Voice
2023WishSakinaVoice
WonkaTBAPost-production
2024Sonic the Hedgehog 3RachelFilming

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Wild 'n OutHerselfCast Member: Season 6
Royal PainsTamara1 episode
2014–15Saturday Night LiveWriter, 21 episodes
2016Search PartyReal Woman1 episode
Netflix Presents: The CharactersVarious charactersAlso writer, 1 episode
2016–21InsecureKelliAlso writer, 18 episodes
2017BoJack HorsemanClemelia Bloodsworth1 episode
Future-Worm!Various2 episode
2018Brooklyn Nine-NineDelia Alvarado1 episode
2018–20DuckTalesZan OwlsonVoice, 5 episodes
2019Star vs. the Forces of EvilBrunzettaVoice, 2 episodes
A Black Lady Sketch ShowPearlina Teatree1 episode
2020Love, VictorMs. Albright1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show!Mommy SharkEnglish dub, main role
2021The White LotusBelindaMain role
American Dad!CarolVoice, episode: "Cry Baby"
2021-22Tuca & BertieTerry Toucan3 episodes
2022The Ghost and Molly McGeeCandace GreenVoice, 2 episodes

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2016 Writers Guild of America Best Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series[lower-alpha 1] Saturday Night Live Nominated [14]
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Insecure Nominated [15]
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series[lower-alpha 2] Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated [16]
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Comedy Series[lower-alpha 3] Won [17]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Nominated
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series[lower-alpha 3] Nominated [18]
2021 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated [19]
2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominated [20]
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 [21]
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 [22]

Notes
  1. Shared with the writers of Saturday Night Live.
  2. Shared with Issa Rae.
  3. Shared with the producers of Insecure.

References
  1. "'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But". Npr.org.
  2. Lambert, Molly (September 26, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times.
  3. Hope, Clover (August 8, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell: A New Queen of Comedy". Jezebel. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. "Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'". NPR.org.
  5. "Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up". Gq.com. December 18, 2018.
  6. Fadulu, Lola (October 30, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood". The Atlantic.
  7. "Natasha Rothwell". Ucbcomedy.com.
  8. Mulkerrins, Jane (December 18, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character". Theguardian.com.
  9. Petski, Denise (December 4, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO". Deadline.com.
  10. McDonald, Soraya Nadia (March 7, 2018). "'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama". Andscape.
  11. "Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations". Deadline. April 13, 2019.
  12. Andreeva, Nellie (April 29, 2021). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  13. 2022 Nominees - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie Emmys.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. McNary, Dave (February 13, 2016). "WGA Honors 'Big Short,' 'Spotlight,' 'Mad Men' at 68th Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  15. "The 3rd Annual Black Reel Awards for Television (BRATs)". August 2, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  16. Richards, Kimberley (March 31, 2019). "50th NAACP Image Awards: Here Are The Winners". HuffPost. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  17. Anderson, Erik (August 6, 2020). "'Watchmen,' 'Insecure' top Black Reel Awards for Television winners". Awards Watch. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  18. "Outstanding Comedy Series - 2020". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  19. Davis, Clayton (February 2, 2021). "Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  20. Zhan, Jennifer (February 26, 2022). "NAACP Image Awards Winners Include Jazmine Sullivan, Will Smith, Red Table Talk". Vulture. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  21. Tinoco, Armando (August 14, 2022). "Black Reel TV Awards: Quinta Brunson & 'Abbott Elementary' Lead Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  22. "74th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners - OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE - 2022". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved January 8, 2023.


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