Natasha Rothwell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Natasha Rothwell
Rothwell in 2012
Born	(1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 43) Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Education	University of Maryland, College Park
Occupation	Actress writer producer comedian
Years active	2013–present
Notable work	Insecure, The White Lotus

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American writer, actress, and comedian. She is known for working on the HBO television series Insecure as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. She is also known for her work in HBO's The White Lotus, which earned her a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

Career

Rothwell taught for KIPP NYC and went on to work at Saturday Night Live (SNL). She first garnered attention as a writer on SNL in the 2014–2015 season. She gained further fame through working on the HBO television series Insecure. On Insecure, she works as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer. In 2018, she was reportedly developing, writing, and executive producing another show for HBO, in which she would also star.

On April 15, 2019, Rothwell joined a host of other writers in firing their agents as part of the Writers Guild of America’s stand against the Association of Talent Agents and the practice of packaging. More recently, her company Big Hattie Productions struck an overall deal with ABC Signature.

In 2022, Rothwell was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her work in HBO's The White Lotus.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations