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Sanaa Lathan, actor
Actor

Sanaa Lathan: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
23
on screen
1997–2024
box office
$468M
nomination
1
average score
62
Born
September 19, 1971 (age 55)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Full name
Sanaa McCoy Lathan
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress, Voice Actress, Director
Years active
1996-present
Known for

The Best Sanaa Lathan Movies

The highest-rated films Sanaa Lathan is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Native Son (2019) scores highest, at 73. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Sanaa Lathan's Career in Numbers

Sanaa Lathan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sanaa Lathan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Miracle in the Woods (1997) to The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Sanaa Lathan Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 8
  3. 2010s 7
  4. 2020s 6

The 2000s were Sanaa Lathan's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Sanaa Lathan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 14
  • Comedy 4
  • Action 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Sanaa Lathan has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Sanaa Lathan Career Milestones

First film
Miracle in the Woods 1997
Biggest box office hit
AVP: Alien vs. Predator $177M worldwide
Best-rated film
Native Son Movie Echo Score 73
23 credits

Sanaa Lathan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sanaa Lathan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Sanaa Lathan: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Sanaa Lathan?

Sanaa Lathan was born in New York City, U.S. in 1971 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sanaa McCoy Lathan, born September 19, 1971, is a renowned American actress. Daughter of actress Eleanor McCoy and film director Stan Lathan, she carved a niche for herself in Hollywood after debuting in popular shows like In the House, Family Matters, NYPD Blue, and Moesha. Her film career gained traction post-1998, with significant roles in the superhero film Blade followed by The Best Man, Love & Basketball, Disappearing Acts, and Brown Sugar. In 2004, her performance in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun piqued critics’ attention and earned her a Tony Awards nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Lathan’s career witnessed a considerable trajectory with starring roles in Alien vs. Predator, The Family That Preys, and in the Christmas-themed sequel of The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday. In 2022, she bagged a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her commendable work in the television series Succession.

As a voice actress, Lathan lent her voice to Donna Tubbs in The Cleveland Show and Catwoman on Harley Quinn between 2009 and 2013. Her notable film credits include performances in Out of Time, Something New, Wonderful World, Contagion, Repentance, The Perfect Guy, and Now You See Me 2. Lathan began her journey as a director with the film On the Come Up in 2022. She was born and educated in New York City, attended the University of California and Yale University, earned a Master's degree in drama, and began her acting career following her training at Yale. Despite her challenging adolescence, Lathan developed a tight-knit relationship with her family later in life.

Works with

Who Sanaa Lathan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Sanaa Lathan shares the most films with. Mike Epps comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Regina Hall (2).

FAQ

Sanaa Lathan: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Sanaa Lathan been in?

Sanaa Lathan is credited on 23 films, from 1997 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sanaa Lathan's highest-grossing movie?

AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) is Sanaa Lathan's biggest box office hit, with $177M worldwide, ahead of American Assassin (2017) ($67.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Sanaa Lathan's movies have made $468M.

Sanaa Lathan's biggest hits

What is the best Sanaa Lathan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sanaa Lathan's best-rated film is Native Son (2019) with a score of 73, followed by On the Come Up (2022) (70).

Best Sanaa Lathan movies, ranked

Has Sanaa Lathan won an Oscar?

Sanaa Lathan has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Sanaa Lathan has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Sanaa Lathan?

Sanaa Lathan is 55 years old, born on September 19, 1971 in New York City, U.S..

What is Sanaa Lathan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sanaa Lathan's filmography is The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024), in the role of Barbara Jean.

Who does Sanaa Lathan work with most often?

Sanaa Lathan shares the most films with Mike Epps (3 films), Regina Hall (2 films) and Talia Balsam (2 films).

The Best Sanaa Lathan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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