Zazie Beetz facts for kids
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Zazie Beetz
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Beetz at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
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Zazie Olivia Beetz
June 1, 1991 Berlin, Germany
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| Education | Skidmore College (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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David Rysdahl
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Zazie Olivia Beetz (born June 1, 1991) is a talented German-American actress. She is famous for her role in the TV show Atlanta, which aired from 2016 to 2022. For her work on Atlanta, she was nominated for an Emmy Award. Zazie also appeared in the Netflix series Easy from 2016 to 2019. Since 2021, she has lent her voice to the character Amber Bennett in the animated superhero series Invincible.
In movies, Zazie Beetz was in the disaster film Geostorm (2017). She played the superhero character Domino in the movie Deadpool 2 (2018). She also acted as Sophie, a neighbor to the Joker, in the film Joker (2019) and its sequel Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).
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Zazie Beetz's Early Life and Career Beginnings
Zazie Olivia Beetz was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1991. Her father, Thomas Beetz, is a German cabinet maker. He moved to the United States in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Zazie's mother is an African-American social worker from New York. Her parents separated when she was very young.
Zazie was named after a character in a book called Zazie in the Metro. She has a younger brother named Justin.
Growing Up and Discovering Acting
Zazie went to preschool in Berlin and kindergarten in New York City. When she was eight, her family moved to New York permanently. She spoke both German and English at home. Growing up, she sometimes felt uncomfortable about her mixed-race background.
Living in the Washington Heights area of New York, Zazie became interested in acting. She performed in community theaters and on local stages. She graduated from the LaGuardia Arts High School in 2009. Later, she attended Skidmore College and earned a degree in French in 2013. She also spent a year living in Paris.
Starting Her Acting Journey
After college, Zazie Beetz worked odd jobs for a year. Then, she was cast in the TV show Atlanta. This show helped her become widely known. In 2018, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in Atlanta. This award was for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Zazie Beetz's Personal Life
Zazie Beetz is married to actor David Rysdahl. They met during an acting workshop and have been together since 2014. They got engaged in May 2022 and married in 2023. Together, they started a production company called Sleepy Poppy.
Zazie Beetz's Film and TV Roles
Zazie Beetz has appeared in many films and television shows. She is known for her diverse roles.
Movies Featuring Zazie Beetz
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | James White | Girl #1 | |
| Applesauce | Rain | ||
| 2016 | Wolves | Victoria | |
| 2017 | Sollers Point | Courtney | |
| Geostorm | Dana | ||
| 2018 | Dead Pigs | Angie | |
| Deadpool 2 | Neena Thurman / Domino | ||
| Slice | Astrid | ||
| 2019 | Wounds | Alicia | |
| High Flying Bird | Sam | ||
| Seberg | Dorothy Jamal | ||
| Joker | Sophie Dumond | ||
| Lucy in the Sky | Erin Eccles | ||
| 2020 | Nine Days | Emma | |
| Still Here | Keysha | ||
| 2021 | Extinct | Dottie | Voice role |
| The Harder They Fall | Stagecoach Mary | ||
| 2022 | The Bad Guys | Diane Foxington / The Crimson Paw | Voice role |
| Bullet Train | The Hornet | ||
| 2024 | Joker: Folie à Deux | Sophie Dumond | |
| 2025 | The Dutchman | Kaya | |
| The Bad Guys 2 | Diane Foxington / The Crimson Paw | Voice role; in production | |
| TBA | Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die | TBA | Post-production |
Television Shows with Zazie Beetz
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Margot vs. Lily | Allie | Miniseries |
| 2016–2022 | Atlanta | Vanessa "Van" Kiefer | Main role |
| 2016–2019 | Easy | Noelle | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone | Sophie Gelson | Episode: "Blurryman" |
| 2020–2022 | Robot Chicken | Various | Voice role; 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Princess Buttercup | 2 episodes |
| Acting for a Cause | Natalie Keener | Episode: "Up in the Air" | |
| 2021–present | Invincible | Amber Bennett | Recurring voice role, 12 episodes |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Mary Magdalene | 3 episodes |
| Black Mirror | Bo | Episode: "Mazey Day" | |
| Full Circle | Mel Harmony | Miniseries | |
| Big Mouth | Danni | Recurring voice role, 4 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Zazie Beetz para niños
