Natasha Rothwell

Natasha Rothwell (born October 18, 1980) is an American writer, actress, teacher and comedian.

Natasha Rothwell
Rothwell in 2012
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
EducationIthaca College
University of Maryland, College Park (BA)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2013–present

Career

Rothwell taught for KIPP NYC and went on to work at SNL. She first garnered attention as a writer on Saturday Night Live in the 2014–2015 season.[1][2] She gained further fame through working on the HBO television series Insecure.[3][4][5] On Insecure, she works as a writer, series regular, and supervising producer.[6][7] She is currently developing, writing, and executive producing another show for HBO, in which she will star.[8][9]

On April 15, 2019, Rothwell joined a host of other writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the practice of packaging.[10] More recently, her Big Hattie Productions company struck an overall deal with ABC Signature.[11]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015A Year and ChangeAngie
2018Love, SimonMs. Albright
2020Like a BossJill
Sonic the HedgehogRachel
Wonder Woman 1984Carol
2022Sonic the Hedgehog 2Rachel
2023WonkaFilming

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Wild 'n Out Herself Cast Member: Season 6
2014Royal PainsTamara1 episode
2014–15Saturday Night LiveWriter, 21 episodes
2016Search PartyReal Woman1 episode
Netflix Presents: The CharactersVarious charactersAlso writer, 1 episode
2016–2021InsecureKelliAlso writer, 18 episodes
2017Bojack HorsemanClemelia Bloodsworth1 episode
Future-Worm!Various2 episode
2018Brooklyn Nine-NineDelia Alvarado1 episode
2018–20DuckTalesZan Owlson (voice)5 episodes
2019Star vs. the Forces of EvilBrunzetta (voice)2 episodes
A Black Lady Sketch ShowPearlina Teatree1 episode
Tuca & BertieTerry Toucan2 episodes
2020Love, VictorMs. Albright1 episode
Baby Shark's Big Show! Mommy Shark English dub, main role
2021The White LotusBelindaMiniseries
American DadCarol (voice)Episode: "Cry Baby"
The Ghost and Molly McGee(voice)

References
  1. "'SNL' Wasn't A Good Fit For Natasha Rothwell. Now On 'Insecure,' She's Anything But". Npr.org.
  2. Lambert, Molly (September 26, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Wants to Be a Romantic Lead". The New York Times.
  3. "Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'". NPR.org.
  4. "Natasha Rothwell Knows How to Show Up". Gq.com. December 18, 2018.
  5. Fadulu, Lola (October 30, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on Finding Her Path to Hollywood". The Atlantic.
  6. "Natasha Rothwell". Ucbcomedy.com.
  7. Mulkerrins, Jane (December 18, 2018). "Insecure's Natasha Rothwell on being 2018's funniest character". Theguardian.com.
  8. Petski, Denise (December 4, 2018). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Overall Deal With HBO". Deadline.com.
  9. McDonald, Soraya Nadia (March 7, 2018). "'Insecure's' Natasha Rothwell knows a thing or two about (teaching) drama". Theundefeated.com.
  10. "Damon Lindelof, Hart Hanson Among Top Showrunners Posting Termination Letters In Wake Of Failed WGA-ATA Negotiations". Deadline. April 13, 2019.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie (April 29, 2021). "Natasha Rothwell Inks Big Overall Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
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