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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Robert Lantos to Steven Levitan
Sanaa Lathan Biography (1971?-)
Given name is pronounced "Sa-nah"; born September 19, 1971 (some sources cite1973), in New York, NY; daughter of Stan Lathan (a director and producer) and Eleanor McCoy (an actress and dancer); stepsister of Tendaji (a director).Addresses: Agent: Steve Dontanville, William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.; Manager: Emily Gerson Saines, Brookside Artist Management, 250 West 57th St., Suite 2303, New York, NY 10107.; Publicist: Carrie Byalick, I/D Public Relations, 155 Spring St., 6th Floor, New York,NY 10012.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress
- Birth Details
- September 19, 1971?
- New York, New York, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Vanessa Brooks, Blade, New Line Cinema, 1998
- Nina, Catfish in Black Bean Sauce, Phaedra Cinema, 1999
- Daisy, Life, MCA/Universal, 1999
- Alicia, The Wood, Paramount, 1999
- Robin, The Best Man, MCA/Universal, 1999
- Monica Wright, Love & Basketball, New Line Cinema, 2000
- Roxanne, Smoker, 2000
- (Uncredited) Vanessa Brooks, Blade II, New Line Cinema, 2002
- Sidney, Brown Sugar (also known as Seven Days), Fox Searchlight, 2002
- Ann Harrison, Out of Time, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 2003
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Linda Finkleton, Built to Last, NBC, 1997
- Brianna, LateLine, NBC, 1998-1999 Showtime, 1999-2000
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Movies
- Carolyn Brody, Drive, HBO, 1997
- Young Lilly, Miracle in the Woods, CBS, 1997
- Zora Banks, Disappearing Acts, HBO, 2000
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Episodic
- Charese, "The Curse of Hill House," In the House, UPN, 1996
- Ebony, "A Concerted Effort: Parts 1 & 2," Moesha, UPN, 1996
- Allison, "Revenge of the Nerd," Family Matters, ABC, 1997
- Shirley Barish, "You're under a Rasta," NYPD Blue, ABC, 1998
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Specials
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The 32nd NAACP Image Awards, Fox, 2001
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Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher After-Party, ABC, 2001
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Pilots
- Linda Finkleton, Built to Last, NBC, 1997
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Stage Appearances
- Emily Webb, Our Town, South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa, CA, 1988
- Tamara, Por' Knockers, Vineyard Theatre, New York City, 1995
- Clara, A Movie Star Has to Star in Black and White (double-bill with Funnyhouse of a Negro), Signature Theatre Company, Susan Stein Shiva Theatre, Public Theatre, New York City, 1995
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The Alexander Plays ... Suzanne in Stages, Signature Theatre Company, Susan Stein Shiva Theatre, Public Theatre, 1996
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The Vagina Monologues, Westside Theatre Downstairs, New York City,1999
- Isabella, Measure for Measure, New York Shakespeare Festival, Delacorte Theatre, Public Theatre, 2001
- Also appeared in a Los Angeles production of To Take Arms.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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Contemporary Black Biography, Volume 27, Gale, 2001
Periodicals
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Ebony, July, 2000, pp. 140-146
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Entertainment Weekly, April 28, 2000
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Essence, August, 2000, p. 63
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Honey, December/January, 2001, pp. 72-77
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Interview, February, 2000, p. 144
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Jet, May 8, 2000, pp. 60-64
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Los Angeles, May, 2000, p. 50
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Movieline, June, 2002, p. 18
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Vanity Fair, May, 2000, p. 157
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Village Voice, May 2, 2000, p. 136
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