Actor

Awkwafina: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 31
on screen: 2016–2025
box office: $3.75B
award wins: 2
average score: 66

Born: June 2, 1988 (age 38)
Birthplace: Stony Brook, New York, U.S.
Full name: Nora Lum
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress, Rapper, Comedian
Years active: 2005-present

Known for

The Best Awkwafina Movies

The highest-rated films Awkwafina is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Farewell (2019) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Awkwafina's Career in Numbers

Awkwafina's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Awkwafina works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Crazy Rich Asians (2018) to The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Awkwafina Movies by Decade

2010s 8
2020s 19

The 2020s were Awkwafina's busiest decade, with 19 films.

Awkwafina Movies by Genre

Animation 6
Action 6
Sci-Fi 3
Comedy 3
Drama 3
Adventure 2
Family 1
Fantasy 1
Documentary 1
Crime 1

Animation is the genre Awkwafina has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (6).

Awkwafina Career Milestones

First film: Crazy Rich Asians 2018
Biggest box office hit: Jumanji: The Next Level $802M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Farewell Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film: The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis 2025

31 credits

Awkwafina Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Awkwafina is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Awkwafina Movies as an Actor

Awkwafina in Documentaries & Specials

2 wins · 3 nominations

Awkwafina: Awards & Nominations

2 wins from 3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2020 to 2022. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Saturn Awards 1 win from 1 nomination
Golden Globes 1 win from 1 nomination
Critics' Choice 1 nomination

50th Anniversary Saturn Awards
- Awkwafina: Win Best Supporting Actress in a Film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
25th Critics' Choice Awards
- Awkwafina: Nominated Best Actress The Farewell
77th Golden Globe Awards
- Awkwafina: Win Best Actress – Musical or Comedy The Farewell

Biography

Who Is Awkwafina?

Awkwafina was born in Stony Brook, New York, U.S. in 1988 and is 38 years old. Credited on films since 2016, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Awkwafina, born as Nora Lum on June 2, 1988, is an American actress, comedian, and rapper. She rose to fame in 2012 with her YouTube hit rap song 'My Vag' and then released her debut album, Yellow Ranger in 2014. Concurrently, she made her presence in the MTV comedy series Girl Code during 2014-2015. She further expanded her portfolio with supporting roles in movies like Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Ocean's 8, Crazy Rich Asians, and Jumanji: The Next Level. She marked her success in the acting field by winning a Golden Globe Award for her starring role in The Farewell in 2019. The year 2020 saw Awkwafina embracing multiple roles as a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. In 2021, she played the character Katy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Her versatility is not limited to live-action, as she made her mark in animated films by providing voiceovers in films such as Storks, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, and The Bad Guys. She brings a unique personality that blends humor and depth, capturing audiences' hearts globally.

Works with

Who Awkwafina Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Awkwafina shares the most films with. Sam Rockwell comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jack Black (4).

FAQ

Awkwafina: Questions & Answers

How many movies Awkwafina has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Awkwafina been in?

Awkwafina is credited on 31 films, from 2016 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Awkwafina's highest-grossing movie?

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) is Awkwafina's biggest box office hit, with $802M worldwide, ahead of Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) ($548M). Across every film with box office figures, Awkwafina's movies have made $3.75B.

Awkwafina's biggest hits

What is the best Awkwafina movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Awkwafina's best-rated film is The Farewell (2019) with a score of 86, followed by Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) (80).

Best Awkwafina movies, ranked

Has Awkwafina won an Oscar?

Awkwafina has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Awkwafina has 2 wins from 3 nominations.

How old is Awkwafina?

Awkwafina is 38 years old, born on June 2, 1988 in Stony Brook, New York, U.S..

What is Awkwafina's newest movie?

The most recent film on Awkwafina's filmography is The Bad Guys 2 (2025), in the role of Ms. Tarantula.

Who does Awkwafina work with most often?

Awkwafina shares the most films with Sam Rockwell (4 films), Jack Black (4 films) and Marc Maron (4 films).

The Best Awkwafina Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.

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