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Thandiwe Newton

Bio: Melanie Thandiwe Newton OBE (born 6 November 1972), formerly credited as Thandie Newton, is a British actress. Newton is known for starring roles such as the title character in Beloved (1998), Nyah Nordoff-Hall in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), Tiffany in Shade (2003), Dame Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Christine in Crash (2004), Linda in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Libby in Run Fatboy Run (2007), Stella in RockNRolla (2008), Condoleezza Rice in W
Born: Mon, Nov 06 1972
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Thandiwe Newton is 52 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King
Thandiwe Newton was
52 in Mufasa: The Lion King
as 'Eshe (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 18 2024
Poster of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Thandiwe Newton was
51 in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
as 'Ginger (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of God's Country
God's Country
Thandiwe Newton was
49 in God's Country
as 'Sandra Guidry'.
Thu, Sep 15 2022
Poster of All the Old Knives
All the Old Knives
Thandiwe Newton was
49 in All the Old Knives
as 'Celia Harrison'.
Fri, Apr 08 2022
Poster of Reminiscence
Reminiscence
Thandiwe Newton was
48 in Reminiscence
as 'Emily 'Watts' Sanders'.
Wed, Aug 18 2021
Poster of Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Thandiwe Newton was
47 in Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 19 2020
Poster of The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
Thandiwe Newton was
46 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
as 'Journalist'.
Wed, Mar 13 2019
Poster of Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Thandiwe Newton was
45 in Solo: A Star Wars Story
as 'Val'.
Tue, May 15 2018
Poster of Gringo
Gringo
Thandiwe Newton was
45 in Gringo
as 'Bonnie Soyinka'.
Thu, Mar 08 2018
Poster of Family Feud
Family Feud
Thandiwe Newton was
45 in Family Feud
as 'Joan'.
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Poster of Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
Thandiwe Newton was
44 in Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jun 05 2017
Poster of Half of a Yellow Sun
Half of a Yellow Sun
Thandiwe Newton was
40 in Half of a Yellow Sun
as 'Olanna'.
Sun, Sep 08 2013
Poster of Good Deeds
Good Deeds
Thandiwe Newton was
39 in Good Deeds
as 'Lindsey'.
Thu, Feb 23 2012
Poster of Retreat
Retreat
Thandiwe Newton was
38 in Retreat
as 'Kate'.
Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of The Prophet
The Prophet
Thandiwe Newton was
38 in The Prophet
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 03 2011
Poster of For Colored Girls
For Colored Girls
Thandiwe Newton was
37 in For Colored Girls
as 'Tangie / Orange'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Vanishing on 7th Street
Vanishing on 7th Street
Thandiwe Newton was
37 in Vanishing on 7th Street
as 'Rosemary'.
Sat, Sep 11 2010
Poster of Huge
Huge
Thandiwe Newton was
37 in Huge
as 'Kris'.
Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
Thandiwe Newton was
37 in The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
Thandiwe Newton was
37 in 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of 2012
2012
Thandiwe Newton was
36 in 2012
as 'Laura Wilson'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of W.
W.
Thandiwe Newton was
35 in W.
as 'Condoleezza Rice'.
Fri, Oct 17 2008
Poster of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Thandiwe Newton was
35 in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 02 2008
Poster of RocknRolla
RocknRolla
Thandiwe Newton was
35 in RocknRolla
as 'Stella'.
Thu, Sep 04 2008
Poster of Run Fatboy Run
Run Fatboy Run
Thandiwe Newton was
34 in Run Fatboy Run
as 'Libby'.
Thu, Sep 06 2007
Poster of Father and Son: On Screen and Off
Father and Son: On Screen and Off
Thandiwe Newton was
34 in Father and Son: On Screen and Off
Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
Thandiwe Newton was
34 in Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 27 2007
Poster of Norbit
Norbit
Thandiwe Newton was
34 in Norbit
as 'Kate Thomas'.
Thu, Feb 08 2007
Poster of The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Thandiwe Newton was
34 in The Pursuit of Happyness
as 'Linda'.
Thu, Dec 14 2006
Poster of The Interrogation of Leo and Lisa
The Interrogation of Leo and Lisa
Thandiwe Newton was
33 in The Interrogation of Leo and Lisa
as 'The Mona Lisa'.
Wed, Mar 29 2006
Poster of Crash
Crash
Thandiwe Newton was
32 in Crash
as 'Christine Thayer'.
Fri, May 06 2005
Poster of The Chronicles of Riddick
The Chronicles of Riddick
Thandiwe Newton was
31 in The Chronicles of Riddick
as 'Dame Vaako'.
Fri, Jun 11 2004
Poster of Shade
Shade
Thandiwe Newton was
30 in Shade
as 'Tiffany'.
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of The Truth About Charlie
The Truth About Charlie
Thandiwe Newton was
29 in The Truth About Charlie
as 'Regina Lambert'.
Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of It Was an Accident
It Was an Accident
Thandiwe Newton was
27 in It Was an Accident
as 'Noreen Hurlock'.
Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of Mission: Impossible II
Mission: Impossible II
Thandiwe Newton was
27 in Mission: Impossible II
as 'Nyah Hall'.
Wed, May 24 2000
Poster of Beloved
Beloved
Thandiwe Newton was
25 in Beloved
as 'Beloved'.
Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of Besieged
Besieged
Thandiwe Newton was
25 in Besieged
as 'Shandurai'.
Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of In Your Dreams
In Your Dreams
Thandiwe Newton was
25 in In Your Dreams
as 'Clare'.
Sat, Dec 13 1997
Poster of Gridlock'd
Gridlock'd
Thandiwe Newton was
24 in Gridlock'd
as 'Barbara 'Cookie' Cook'.
Wed, Jan 29 1997
Poster of The Leading Man
The Leading Man
Thandiwe Newton was
24 in The Leading Man
as 'Hilary Rule'.
Thu, Dec 12 1996
Poster of The Journey of August King
The Journey of August King
Thandiwe Newton was
22 in The Journey of August King
as 'Annalees'.
Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of Jefferson in Paris
Jefferson in Paris
Thandiwe Newton was
22 in Jefferson in Paris
as 'Sally Hemings'.
Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Interview with the Vampire
Interview with the Vampire
Thandiwe Newton was
22 in Interview with the Vampire
as 'Yvette'.
Fri, Nov 11 1994
Poster of Loaded
Loaded
Thandiwe Newton was
21 in Loaded
as 'Zita'.
Thu, Sep 01 1994
Poster of The Young Americans
The Young Americans
Thandiwe Newton was
20 in The Young Americans
as 'Rachael Stevens'.
Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Pirate Prince
Pirate Prince
Thandiwe Newton was
19 in Pirate Prince
as 'Becky Newton'.
Thu, Dec 26 1991
Poster of Flirting
Flirting
Thandiwe Newton was
18 in Flirting
as 'Thandiwe Adjewa'.
Wed, Mar 20 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Human Resources
Human Resources
Thandiwe Newton was
49+ in Human Resources
as 'Mona (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema
Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema
Thandiwe Newton was
45+ in Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2018
Poster of The Big Narstie Show
The Big Narstie Show
Thandiwe Newton was
45+ in The Big Narstie Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Thandiwe Newton was
44+ in Big Mouth
as 'Mona (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of Westworld
Westworld
Thandiwe Newton was
43+ in Westworld
as 'Maeve Millay'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Thandiwe Newton was
42+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Thandiwe Newton was
42+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Thandiwe Newton was
42+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of The Slap
The Slap
Thandiwe Newton was
42+ in The Slap
as 'Aisha'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 12 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Thandiwe Newton was
42+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Thandiwe Newton was
41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Thandiwe Newton was
41+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Rogue
Rogue
Thandiwe Newton was
40+ in Rogue
as 'Grace Travis'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 2013
Poster of Line of Duty
Line of Duty
Thandiwe Newton was
39+ in Line of Duty
as 'DCI Roz Huntley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 26 2012
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Thandiwe Newton was
36+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self - Special Guest, Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Thandiwe Newton was
34+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Thandiwe Newton was
32+ in American Dad!
as 'Makeva (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Thandiwe Newton was
32+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Thandiwe Newton was
23+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Thandiwe Newton was
21+ in ER
as 'Makemba 'Kem' Likasu'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994