Natasha Rothwell Explained

Natasha Rothwell
Birth Date:18 October 1980
Birth Place:Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Education:University of Maryland, College Park
Years Active:2013–present
Notable Works:

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American writer and actress. She is known for working on the HBO television series Insecure as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. She is also known for her work in HBO's The White Lotus, which earned her a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

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

Year Title Role Notes
2015 A Year and Change Angie
2018 Love, Simon Ms. Albright
2019 Wyrm V.P. Lister
2020 Like a Boss Jill
Sonic the Hedgehog Rachel
Wonder Woman 1984 Carol
2022 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Rachel
Japongaloid (Japongaloid Natasha) Voice
2023 Wish Sakina
Wonka Piper Benz[14]
2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Rachel Post-Production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Wild 'n Out Herself Cast Member: Season 6
Royal Pains Tamara 1 episode
2014–15 Saturday Night Live Writer, 21 episodes
2016 Search Party Real Woman 1 episode
Various characters Also writer, 1 episode
2016–21 Insecure Kelli Also writer, 18 episodes
2017 BoJack Horseman Clemelia Bloodsworth Voice, 1 episode
Future-Worm! Various Voice, 2 episodes
2018 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Delia Alvarado 1 episode
2018–20 DuckTales Voice, 5 episodes
2019 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Brunzetta Voice, 2 episodes
A Black Lady Sketch Show Pearlina Teatree 1 episode
2020 Love, Victor Ms. Albright 1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show! Mommy Shark English dub, main role
2021 The White Lotus Belinda Main role
American Dad! Carol Voice, episode: "Cry Baby"
2021-22 Tuca & Bertie Terry Toucan 3 episodes
2022 The Ghost and Molly McGee Candace Green Voice, 2 episodes
2024 Various characters Voice; 5 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2016Writers Guild of AmericaBest Comedy/Variety – Sketch SeriesSaturday Night Live[15]
2019Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesInsecure[16]
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series
NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[17]
2020Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Comedy Series[18]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy Series[19]
2021NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[20]
Celebration Black of Cinema and TelevisionSpecial Honoree AwardHerself[21]
2022NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesInsecure[22]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic SpecialThe White Lotus
Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesInsecure[23]
Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited SeriesThe White Lotus
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But. Npr.org.
  2. Web site: Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead. Molly. Lambert. September 26, 2018. The New York Times.
  3. Web site: Hope . Clover . Natasha Rothwell: A New Queen of Comedy . Jezebel . 29 April 2023 . en . 8 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'. NPR.org.
  5. Web site: Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up. Gq.com. December 18, 2018.
  6. Web site: Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood. Lola. Fadulu. October 30, 2018. The Atlantic.
  7. Web site: Natasha Rothwell. Ucbcomedy.com.
  8. Web site: Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character. Jane. Mulkerrins. December 18, 2018. Theguardian.com.
  9. Web site: Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO. Denise. Petski. December 4, 2018. Deadline.com.
  10. Web site: 'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama. Soraya Nadia. McDonald. March 7, 2018. Andscape.
  11. Web site: Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations . April 13, 2019 . Deadline.
  12. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. April 29, 2021. Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature. April 30, 2021. Deadline. en-US.
  13. https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2022/outstanding-supporting-actress-in-a-miniseries-or-a-movie 2022 Nominees - Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
  14. Web site: Wonka: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know. Lewis. Reo. Russell. Tom. 2023-10-18. ScreenRant.
  15. Web site: WGA Honors 'Big Short,' 'Spotlight,' 'Mad Men' at 68th Awards. McNary. Dave. 13 February 2016. Variety. 28 January 2023.
  16. Web site: The 3rd Annual Black Reel Awards for Television (BRATs). August 2, 2019 . 28 January 2023.
  17. Web site: Richards. Kimberley. 2019-03-31. 50th NAACP Image Awards: Here Are The Winners. live. 28 January 2023. HuffPost. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20190331085059/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/naacp-image-awards-50-winners_n_5c9b9912e4b07c88662f0e64 . 2019-03-31 .
  18. Web site: 'Watchmen,' 'Insecure' top Black Reel Awards for Television winners. August 6, 2020. Awards Watch. Erik. Anderson. 28 January 2023.
  19. Web site: Outstanding Comedy Series - 2020 . Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 28 January 2023.
  20. Web site: Davis. Clayton. 2021-02-02. Viola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King Up for Entertainer of the Year at 2021 NAACP Image Awards. 28 January 2023. Variety. en-US.
  21. Web site: Hammond . Pete . 10 November 2022 . Will Smith, Ava DuVernay & Antoine Fuqua Among New Honorees For CCA's Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television . 21 November 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  22. Web site: Zhan . Jennifer . 2022-02-26 . NAACP Image Awards Winners Include Jazmine Sullivan, Will Smith, Red Table Talk . 28 January 2023 . . en-us.
  23. Web site: Black Reel TV Awards: Quinta Brunson & 'Abbott Elementary' Lead Winners List. Tinoco. Armando. August 14, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. 28 January 2023.
  24. Web site: 74th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners - OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE - 2022 . . 8 January 2023.

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