Sanaa Lathan
Birth Name: Sanaa Lathan
Birth Date: 1971-09-19
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Sanaa McCoy Lathan, ثنا لیتن
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Drive (1997) as Carolyn Brody
Most Important Roles: - AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) as Alexa Woods
- Out of Time (2003) as Ann Merai Harrison
- Young. Wild. Free. (2023) as Janice Huffman
- Life (1999) as Daisy
- A Raisin in the Sun (2008) as Beneatha Younger
- Wonderful World (2009) as Khadi
- Blade (1998) as Vanessa
- Love & Basketball (2000) as Monica Wright
- Something New (2006) as Kenya McQueen
- Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) as Andrea
Career Highlights: - AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
- Out of Time (2003)
- Young. Wild. Free. (2023)
- Life (1999)
- A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
- Wonderful World (2009)
- Blade (1998)
- Love & Basketball (2000)
- Something New (2006)
- Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008)
Full Biography
Sanaa Lathan, born September 19, 1971, is an American actress known for her diverse roles across stage, film, and television. Daughter of actress Eleanor McCoy and director Stan Lathan, she earned degrees from UC Berkeley and Yale School of Drama. Her notable works include 'Love & Basketball' (Monica Wright), 'The Best Man' films (Robyn), 'Brown Sugar' (Sidney Shaw), and Broadway's 'A Raisin in the Sun'. She has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances.