Movies (Acting Roles)

The Odyssey
Lupita Nyong'o will be 43 in The Odyssey Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 2026

The Wild Robot
Lupita Nyong'o was 41 in The Wild Robot as 'Roz / Rummage (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2024

A Quiet Place: Day One
Lupita Nyong'o was 41 in A Quiet Place: Day One as 'Samira'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2024

The 355
Lupita Nyong'o was 38 in The 355 as 'Khadijah Adiyeme'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 2022

Black Is King
Lupita Nyong'o was 37 in Black Is King Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 2020

Worlds Beyond Earth
Lupita Nyong'o was 36 in Worlds Beyond Earth as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 2020

Little Monsters
Lupita Nyong'o was 36 in Little Monsters as 'Miss Caroline'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 2019

Us
Lupita Nyong'o was 36 in Us as 'Adelaide Wilson / Red'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2019

My Africa
Lupita Nyong'o was 35 in My Africa as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2018

Jack (Part 1)
Lupita Nyong'o was 35 in Jack (Part 1) as 'Giant'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2018

Black Panther
Lupita Nyong'o was 34 in Black Panther as 'Nakia'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 2018

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Lupita Nyong'o was 34 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi as 'Maz Kanata'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 2017

MaNyfaCedGod
Lupita Nyong'o was 34 in MaNyfaCedGod as 'Woman'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2017

Queen of Katwe
Lupita Nyong'o was 33 in Queen of Katwe as 'Nakku Harriet'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2016

The Jungle Book
Lupita Nyong'o was 33 in The Jungle Book as 'Raksha (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 2016

Non-Stop
Lupita Nyong'o was 30 in Non-Stop as 'Gwen'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 2014

12 Years a Slave
Lupita Nyong'o was 30 in 12 Years a Slave as 'Patsey'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2013

East River
Lupita Nyong'o was 25 in East River Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

This Is My Africa
Lupita Nyong'o was 25 in This Is My Africa as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 2008

Lunik Heist
Lupita Nyong'o will be 41+ in Lunik Heist Movie Released: Unreleased

Born a Crime
Lupita Nyong'o will be 41+ in Born a Crime as 'Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah'.Movie Released: Unreleased

Strawweight
Lupita Nyong'o will be 41+ in Strawweight Movie Released: Unreleased

Miss Universe
Lupita Nyong'o will be 41+ in Miss Universe Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Sherri
Lupita Nyong'o was 39+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

Human Resources
Lupita Nyong'o was 39+ in Human Resources as 'Shame Wizard Asha (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 18 2022

Super Sema
Lupita Nyong'o was 38+ in Super Sema as 'Sema'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 2021

Marvel Studios Legends
Lupita Nyong'o was 37+ in Marvel Studios Legends as 'Nakia (archive footage) (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Lupita Nyong'o was 36+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Serengeti
Lupita Nyong'o was 36+ in Serengeti as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 04 2019

Desus & Mero
Lupita Nyong'o was 35+ in Desus & Mero as 'Self - Illustrious Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019

2 Dope Queens
Lupita Nyong'o was 34+ in 2 Dope Queens as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2018

Big Mouth
Lupita Nyong'o was 34+ in Big Mouth as 'Asha (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017

Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
Lupita Nyong'o was 34+ in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny as 'Maz Kanata (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 2017

Nature Is Speaking
Lupita Nyong'o was 32+ in Nature Is Speaking as 'Flower'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 12 2015

Lip Sync Battle
Lupita Nyong'o was 32+ in Lip Sync Battle as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015

Hot Ones
Lupita Nyong'o was 32+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Lupita Nyong'o was 30+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Finding Your Roots
Lupita Nyong'o was 29+ in Finding Your Roots as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Billy on the Street
Lupita Nyong'o was 28+ in Billy on the Street as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 18 2011

Shuga
Lupita Nyong'o was 25+ in Shuga as 'Ayira'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2009

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Lupita Nyong'o was 19+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

The View
Lupita Nyong'o was 14+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Daily Show
Lupita Nyong'o was 13+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Lupita Nyong'o was 5+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

Entertainment Tonight
Lupita Nyong'o was 0+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

Sesame Street
Lupita Nyong'o was 0+ in Sesame Street as 'Herself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

Tony Awards
Lupita Nyong'o was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

The Oscars
Lupita Nyong'o was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Tagesschau
Lupita Nyong'o was 0+ in Tagesschau as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 1952