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Thandiwe Newton
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- Actress
- Producer
In short · Acting since 1991, 4 decades active, 54 credits, 1 Primetime Emmy Award win.
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Biography
Melanie Thandiwe Newton, formerly credited as Thandie Newton, is a British actress known for her work in film and television. She has received critical acclaim for her performances, earning a Primetime Emmy Award and a BAFTA, along with two Golden Globe nominations. In recognition of her contributions to film and charity, Newton was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours.
Filmography · 47 of 47
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Actor
47 credits
Anaconda(2025)
Claire Simons
Film
Mufasa: The Lion King(2024)
Eshe (voice)
Film
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget(2023)
Ginger (voice)
FilmGods Country(2022)
Sandra Guidry
Film
God's Country(2022)
Sandra
Film
All the Old Knives(2022)
Celia Harrison
Film
Wednesday(2022)
Dr. Rachael Fairburn (3 Episodes)
TV
Reminiscence(2021)
Emily 'Watts' Sanders
Film
Gringo(2018)
Bonnie Soyinka
Film
Solo: A Star Wars Story(2018)
Val
Film
Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema(2018)
Narrator
TV
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan(2018)
Journalist
Film
Westworld(2016)
Actor
TV
The Slap(2015)
Aisha
TV
Half of a Yellow Sun(2013)
Olanna
Film
Rogue(2013)
Actor
TV
Good Deeds(2012)
Lindsey Wakefield
Film
Retreat(2011)
Kate
Film
The Prophet(2011)
Narrator
Film
Vanishing on 7th Street(2010)
Rosemary
Film
Huge(2010)
Kris
Film
Huge(2010)
Kris
TV
For Colored Girls(2010)
Orange
Film
2012(2009)
Laura Wilson
Film
RocknRolla(2008)
Stella
Film
W.(2008)
Condoleezza Rice
Film
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People(2008)
Thandie Newton
Film
Run Fatboy Run(2007)
Libby
Film
Norbit(2007)
Kate Thomas
Film
The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)
Linda
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 winPrimetime Emmy Award
- Won2018Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series — Thandiwe Newton
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- The Roles That Changed My LifeSelf - Guest · 2021
- Kermode and Mayo’s Home Entertainment ServiceSelf · 2020
- Pop QuizSelf · 2018
- Black Is the New BlackSelf · 2016
- The End of the World: The Actor's PerspectiveSelf · 2009
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self (1 Episode) , Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2003
- Actors on ActorsSelf (1 Episode)
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