Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton as Nyah Hall in Paramount's Mission Impossible 2 - 2000

Biography

Born 11/06/1972

Despite having grown up without the ambition to perform in front of the camera, Thandie Newton nonetheless grew into an accomplished, but often overlooked actress. Almost on a whim, she landed a starring role in the low-budget Australian feature, “Flirting” (1992), which immediately established...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Acting Ensemble
  • In 2006, received BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • In 2006, received Broadcast Film Critics Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble

Highlights

  • In 2008, Cast as Simon Pegg's jilted fiancée in David Schwimmer's directorial debut, "Run Fatboy Run"
  • In 2008, Portrayed U.S. National Security Advisor-turned Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Oliver Stone's controversial biopic "W."
  • In 2007, Played Eddie Murphy's love interest in the comedy "Norbit"

Family & Companions

  • grandfather: Paternal grandfather
  • Nick Newton: father (English)
  • Nyasha Newton: mother (Zimbabwean)

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