Lupita Nyong'o Biography

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Lupita Nyong'o was last seen in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Maz Kanata. She lends her voice to Jon Favreau’s upcoming The Jungle Book as Raksha and will next be seen in Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe. Her feature film debut in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave earned her an ... (read complete bio)

Latest News on Lupita Nyong'o

'Reimagining Tomorrow' Virtual Fundraising Event Benefits Goodman Goodwork

(Jan 13, 2021)

76th Theatre World Award Ceremony Postponed Until Return of Live Theater in 2021/2022

(Dec 17, 2020)

The Public Theater Announces ROMEO Y JULIETA With Lupita Nyong'o and More

(Nov 23, 2020)

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Bio: Lupita Nyong'o was last seen in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Maz Kanata. She lends her voice to Jon Favreau’s upcoming The Jungle Book as Raksha and will next be seen in Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe. Her feature film debut in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave earned her an ... (read complete bio)

Lupita Nyong'o was last seen in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Maz Kanata. She lends her voice to Jon Favreau’s upcoming The Jungle Book as Raksha and will next be seen in Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe. Her feature film debut in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave earned her an Academy Award, SAG Award and Spirit Award. She graduated from the Yale School of Drama, and her stage credits include Eclipsed (the Public), The Winter’s Tale (Yale Rep), Uncle Vanya and The Taming of the Shrew. This is her Broadway debut.

Lupita Nyong'o Awards and Nominations