Thandie Newton Biography
Melanie Thandiwe Newton is best known for being an actress and professionally known as Thandie Newton. She was born on 6 November 1972. Newton was born in London, The daughter of Nyasha, a Zimbabwean health worker, and Nick Newton, a Cornish laboratory technician, and artist. She has appeared in a number of British and American movies. she was awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in Supporting Role, Linda in Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Stella in RockNRolla (2008), Condoleezza Rice in W. Laura Wilson in 2012 (2009), and Val in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Newton was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for film and charitable services on New Year's Eve in 2019.
Thandie Newton Age, Bio, Wiki
| Short Bio | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Melanie |
| Last Name | Newton |
| Profession | Actress |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Birth Date | 6 November, 1972 |
| Birthday | 6 November |
| Birth Place | Westminster ,London |
| Country | England |
Thandie Newton Career
Actress
Thandie Newton University Education
Newton was brought up in London and Penzance, Cornwall, and studied dance at the Tring Park School of Performing Arts. Between 1992 and 1995, Newton won a place at Downing College , Cambridge, where she graduated in Social Anthropology
Before Fame
- She studied social anthropology at Downing College in Cambridge.
Thandie Newton Real Name
- Melanie Thandiwe Newton
Thandie Newton Zodiac, Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Thandie Newton is 47 years old, He is 5′ 3″ (1.6m) tall. Her body measurements are 34-23.5-35 inches with Black Eyes and Black Hair. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height | 5′ 3″ (160 cm) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 51 kg (112 pounds) |
| Body Measurements | 34-23.5-35 inches |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Dress Size | 7 (UK) |
| Shoe Size | 2 (UK) |
Thandie Newton Best Known For
She is best known for her role in “Vampire Interview” and “Crash.”
Thandie Newton Achievements
In The Pursuit of Happiness, she played Will Smith's strangled wife.
Thandie Newton Siblings, Family & Parents
| Mother | Nyasha Newton |
| Father | Nick Newton |
| Brother | Jamie Newton |
| Spouse (Now) | Ol Parker |
| Daughter | Nico Parker |
| Daughter | Ripley Parker |
| Son | Booker Jombe Parker |
Thandie Newton Married, Husband, Boyfriend
Newton had married English writer, director, and producer Ol Parker in 1998. They have three children: the daughters Ripley (born in 2000) and Nico (born in 2004) and the son Booker Jobe (born in 2014). She is vegan and was named the “Sexiest Vegan of 2014” of PETA in the United Kingdom
Thandie Newton Movies list, Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1991 | Flirting | Thandiwe Adjewa |
| 1993 | The Young Americans | Rachael Stevens |
| 1994 | Loaded | Zita |
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Yvette |
| 1995 | Jefferson in Paris | Sally Hemings |
| 1995 | The Journey of August King | Annalees Williamsburg |
| 1996 | The Leading Man | Hilary Rule |
| 1997 | Gridlock'd | Barbara “Cookie” Cook |
| 1998 | Besieged | Shandurai |
| 1998 | Beloved | Beloved |
| 2000 | Mission: Impossible 2 | Nyah Nordoff-Hall |
| 2000 | It Was an Accident | Noreen Hurlock |
| 2002 | The Truth About Charlie | Regina Lambert |
| 2003 | Shade | Tiffany |
| 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick | Dame Vaako |
| 2004 | Crash | Christine Thayer |
| 2006 | The Interrogation of Leo and Lisa | The Mona Lisa |
| 2006 | The Pursuit of Happyness | Linda |
| 2007 | Norbit | Kate Thomas |
| 2007 | Run Fatboy Run | Libby |
| 2008 | RocknRolla | Stella |
| 2009 | 2012 | Laura Wilson |
| 2010 | Huge | Kris |
| 2010 | Vanishing on 7th Street | Rosemary |
| 2010 | For Colored Girls | Tangie Adrose |
| 2011 | Retreat | Kate Kennedy |
| 2012 | Good Deeds | Lindsey Wakefield |
| 2013 | Half of a Yellow Sun | Olanna |
| 2018 | Gringo | Bonnie Soyinka |
| 2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Val |
| 2018 | The Death and Life of John F. Donovan | Audrey Newhouse |
| 2021 | Reminiscence |
Thandie Newton TV Shows & Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1991 | Pirate Prince | Becky Newton |
| 1997 | In Your Dreams | Clare |
| 2003–2009 | ER | Makemba “Kem” Likasu |
| 2006 | American Dad! | Makeva (voice) |
| 2013–2015 | Rogue | Grace Travis |
| 2015 | The Slap | Aisha |
| 2016–present | Westworld | Maeve Millay |
| 2017 | Line of Duty | DCI Roseanne “Roz” Huntley |
| 2019 | Big Mouth | Mona the Hormone Monstress (voice) |
| 2020 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself |
Thandie Newton Music video
| Year | Artist | Song | Ref. |
| 2017 | Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé | “Family Feud” |
Thandie Newton Awards and Nominations
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – 2018 · Westworld
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role- 2006 · Crash
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture – 2006 · Crash
- Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble – 2006 · Crash
- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – 2019, 2016 · Westworld
Nominations
- British Academy Television Award for Best Actress – 2018 · Line of Duty
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – 2017 · Westworld
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television – 2019, 2017 · Westworld
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series – 2017 · Westworld
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture – 2003 · The Truth About Charlie
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – 2019 · Westworld
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture — 2007, 2006, 2001, … · The Pursuit of Happyness, Crash, Mission: Impossible II, …
- Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance- 2005 · Crash
- Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Drama – 1999 · Beloved
- Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – 2005 · Crash
- Black Reel Award for Best Actress – 2003 · The Truth About Charlie
- BET Award for Best Actress – 2006 · Crash
Association
She and Matt Dillon were part of an outstanding ensemble in the Academy Award-winning film Crash.
Thandie Newton Net Worth
Thandie Newton is well-known as an Actress. The main and primary source of his income comes from Acting. Let’s check how rich Thandie Newton is in 2020?
| Net Worth 2020 | $12 million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Actor(profession) |
Thandie Newton Instagram
Her Instagram account is @thandienewton
Thandie Newton Facebook
Her Facebook account is @thandie.newton
Thandie Newton Twitter
Her Twitter account is @thandienewton
FAQS
Who is Thandie Newton husband?
Ol Parker (m. 1998)
What Thandie Newton said about Tom Cruise?
Thandie Newton said she was “so terrified” of Tom Cruise while working on Mission: Impossible 2. The actor was asked about her experience of shooting the 2000 action film in a new interview with Vulture, and whether she was offered roles in any of the film's sequences.
What nationality is Thandie Newton?
British
How much is Ol Parker worth?
Ol Parker net worth is all most 1 million to 5 million.
Where is Thandie Newton from?
Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Is Thandie Newton a princess?
Newton was born in London, the daughter of Nyasha, a Zimbabwean health worker, and Nick Newton, a laboratory technician and musician. According to Newton, her mother is the queen of Shona.
