Who is Sanaa Lathan?
Sanaa Lathan is a well-rounded and proficient actress, director, producer, and activist. She has had roles in many movies and television shows, from romantic comedies to sci-fi thrillers, and has also lent her voice to animated characters. Her acting credits include Love & Basketball, The Best Man, Alien vs. Predator, Nappily Ever After, Succession, and The Affair. Critical acclaim and recognition have been bestowed upon her for her work onstage and behind the camera.
Real Name/Full Name | Sanaa Lathan |
Date Of Birth | September 19, 1971 |
Age | 54 years old |
Birthplace | New York, United States. |
Nationality | American. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
School | Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics |
College | Yale University with a degree in Drama |
Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.7 m) |
Weight | 56 kg (123 lbs) |
Body Measurements | 35-26-37 inches |
Hair color | Black (Natural) |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Father | Stan Lathan |
Mother | Eleanor McCoy |
Spouse | Not Married |
Siblings | Tendaji Lathan, Colette Lathan, Lilane Lathan, and Arielle Lathanhas. |
Profession | Actress, Director, Producer, and Activist. |
Net worth | $6 Million. |
Biography
Born on September 19, 1971 in New York City, Sanaa Lathan, currently 53 years old, is currently living there. Eleanor McCoy and Stan Lathan, who are both film directors and producers, are both performers. There are four siblings in her family: Tendaji Lathan, Colette Lathan, Lilane Lathan, and Arielle Lathan.
Sanaa shares the same level of education as most of us. At the beginning, Sanna was a part of the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, and she was able to take part in UC Berkeley, where she graduated in English. Having a goal of working in acting, she accepted her master’s degree in Drama at Yale University. She began her acting career with the speed of a jet after receiving a Masters in Drama certificate from Yale.
Personal Life
Throughout her life, the actress has experienced many different relationships. Shemar Moore, an American actor and former fashion model, was her first boyfriend from 1985, and they got married from 1991 to 1996. Omar Epps, who is an actor, rapper, songwriter, and record producer, was the subject of her second affair.
Height & Weight
Sanaa Lathan is a 49-year-old female. Her height is 55 kg and her width is 5’7′′. Sanaa Lathan has an hourglass figure and is an engaged actress. Her eyes are black and her hair is dark brown. Her hip is 37 inches and she wears a dress size 6 (US).
Career
During her time studying with Earle R. Gister, she participated in several Shakespearean productions while earning her master’s degree in drama from Yale. Lathan quickly established himself as a success in Los Angeles theater and off-Broadway. Lathan began auditioning and eventually landed early television roles on episodes of sitcoms such as In the House.
Sanaa Lathan is a well-known actress from the United States who is recognized for her role in ‘Now You See Me 2’ and other films. The NAACP Image Award and the Black Reel Award are among the awards she has received during her long Hollywood career.
Her film ‘The Perfect Guy’ was welcomed by theaters in 2015. It is noteworthy that she has won Best Actress at the BET Awards and Best Female Lead at the Theatre World Awards. Her name, Sanaa, is interesting because it translates to ‘artistry’ in Arabic. Donna Tubbs was voiced by her from 2009 to 2013 on “The Cleveland Show” and “Family Guy”.
In 2018, she had a role in Nappily Ever After, a Netflix film based on Trisha R. Thomas’ novel, which looked at the problems that black women have with their hair.
Tracey Bing and Marc Platt worked together to produce the film. Positive reviews and a Black Reel Award nomination were given to her for her performance. In addition, she appeared in the popular TV series Succession and The Affair, playing prominent roles.
In 2022, she made her feature directorial debut with the film On the Come Up, based on the novel by Angie Thomas, which follows a teenage rapper who goes viral after a freestyle. The film was produced by the film’s producers, who included George Tillman Jr. and Robert Teitel.
Filmography
- Blade
- The Wood
- The Best Man
- Love & Basketball
- Disappearing Acts
- Brown Sugar
- Out of Time
- Alien vs. Predator
- Something New
- Nip/Tuck
- A Raisin in the Sun
- The Family That Preys
- The Cleveland Show
- Contagion
- The Best Man Holiday
- The Perfect Guy
- Now You See Me 2
- Shots Fired
- American Assassin
- Nappily Ever After
- Family Guy
- The Affair
- Native Son
- Succession
- Harley Quinn
- On the Come-Up
TV Shows
1996: In the House, Moesha
1997: Family Matters, Built to Last, Miracle in the Woods
1998: NYPD Blue
1998–1999: LateLine
2000: Disappearing Acts
2006: Nip/Tuck
2008: A Raisin in the Sun
2009–2013: The Cleveland Show
2010: Family Guy
2011: Tilda
2012: Boss
2014: Real Husbands of Hollywood
2015: Punk’d
2017: Shots Fired
2018–2019: The Affair
2019: The Twilight Zone
2020–2023: Harley Quinn
2021: Solos, Hit & Run, Succession
2022: The Best Man: The Final Chapters
2024: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Music videos
1997: “Don’t Say”
2001: “What If”
2014: “Imagine” (UNICEF: World version)
Net Worth
Sanaa Lathan is believed to have a net worth of $6 million. Her acting career has been successful and she has appeared in many TV series, films, and theatre productions. Furthermore, she has earned money through guest appearances, endorsements, and various business ventures.
Social Media
Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
@sanaalathan | 5.5M | |
TikTok | @sanaalathanaloha | 263.7K |
@SanaaLathan | 6.4M | |
X(Twitter) | @justsanaa | 1.7M |