Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Born: March 1, 1983
in Mexico City, Mexico
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama.

She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave (2013), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win an Academy Award. She made her Broadway debut as a teenage orphan in the play Eclipsed (2015), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She went on to perform a motion capture role as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and a lead voice role as Raksha in The Jungle Book (2016). Her career progressed with her role as Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther (2018) and her starring role in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film Us (2019).

In addition to acting, she supports historic preservation. She is vocal about preventing sexual harassment and working for women's and animal rights. In 2014, she was named the most beautiful woman by People. She has also written a children's book named Sulwe (2019), which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. Also in 2019, she narrated the Discovery Channel docu-series Serengeti, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator. She was named among Africa's "50 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes in 2020.

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Movies for Lupita Nyong'o...

The Wild Robot
Title: The Wild Robot
Character: Roz (voice)
Released: September 12, 2024
Type: Movie
A robot — ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.
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A Quiet Place: Day One
Title: A Quiet Place: Day One
Character: Sammy
Released: June 26, 2024
Type: Movie
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sammy fights to survive.
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Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20
Title: Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20
Character: Self
Released: December 14, 2023
Type: Movie
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend; a look inside Disney's newest attraction.
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Title: Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever
Character: Self - Actress
Released: February 28, 2023
Type: TV
A documentary series focusing on the music from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The show centers on the songs and score from the movie and features interview with director Ryan Coogler, composer Ludwig Göransson, among others.
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Title: Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Character: Self
Released: February 8, 2023
Type: Movie
Follow the production of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” as the cast and crew take on the incredible challenge of remembering T’Challa with a chapter befitting the late king. Through intimate behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, watch Shuri take on the mantel of Wakanda’s hero and face a new foe from the ocean’s depths in Namor.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Title: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Character: Nakia
Released: November 9, 2022
Type: Movie
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
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20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
Title: 20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2022
Type: Movie
Exploring the evolution of Black Panther from the comic emerging in the 1960s to the film the world fell in love with in 2018; director Ryan Coogler; Whoopi Goldberg interviews Chadwick Boseman's widow, Simone Ledward Boseman.
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Title: Human Resources
Character: Shame Wizard Asha (voice)
Released: March 18, 2022
Type: TV
Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.
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The 355
Title: The 355
Character: Khadijah Adiyeme
Released: January 5, 2022
Type: Movie
A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an organization from acquiring a deadly weapon to send the world into chaos.
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Title: 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Character: Self
Released: November 20, 2021
Type: Movie
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.
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Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Title: Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: June 25, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
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Title: Super Sema
Character: Sema
Released: March 8, 2021
Type: TV
Super Sema is the first African kid superhero animated series about an ordinary young girl on an extraordinary mission to protect her African village from a heartless villain and his army of pesky robots.
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Title: Marvel Studios Legends
Character: Nakia (archive footage)
Released: January 8, 2021
Type: TV
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Title: Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
Released: September 1, 2020
Type: TV
Celebrity readers share children's books by Black authors to spark kid-friendly conversations about empathy, equality, self-love and antiracism.
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Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Title: Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 30, 2020
Type: Movie
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
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Black Is King
Title: Black Is King
Released: July 31, 2020
Type: Movie
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
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One World: Together at Home
Title: One World: Together at Home
Character: Self
Released: April 18, 2020
Type: Movie
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.
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Worlds Beyond Earth
Title: Worlds Beyond Earth
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: January 21, 2020
Type: Movie
Journey far beyond our own blue planet to marvel at the latest discoveries from our cosmic neighbors. Immersive visualizations of distant worlds. Groundbreaking space missions. Breathtaking scenes depicting the evolution of our solar system. Narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the dynamic worlds that share our solar system and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Title: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Character: Maz Kanata
Released: December 18, 2019
Type: Movie
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
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Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
Title: Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
Character: Host
Released: October 23, 2019
Type: Movie
The Black Panther star uncovers the astounding true story of the Agoji, Benin’s female army – or as Europeans labeled them, the 'Amazons – then finds the last warrior left alive.
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Title: Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 2019
Type: Movie
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, featuring candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
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Little Monsters
Title: Little Monsters
Character: Miss Caroline
Released: August 29, 2019
Type: Movie
A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.
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Title: Serengeti
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: July 4, 2019
Type: TV
Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.
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Us
Title: Us
Character: Adelaide Wilson / Red
Released: March 14, 2019
Type: Movie
Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.
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Title: Desus & Mero
Character: Self - Illustrious Guest
Released: February 21, 2019
Type: TV
The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.
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My Africa
Title: My Africa
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: April 20, 2018
Type: Movie
In Northern Kenya, the futures of wildlife and people are intertwined. Stand in the midst of a thundering wildebeest migration, witness a lioness snatch her prey—and meet a community dedicated to saving Africa’s wildlife. This mixed-reality, companion experience puts participants in the shoes of a Reteti Elephant Sanctuary keeper caring for the newest arrival, a baby elephant named Dudu.
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Jack (Part 1)
Title: Jack (Part 1)
Character: Giant
Released: April 19, 2018
Type: Movie
Step into the shoes of Jack, grasp the magic beans in your hand, and feel the thrill of an adventure into the realm of the giants, all in a world completely re-imagined from the classic 5000-year-old fairytale.
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Black Panther
Title: Black Panther
Character: Nakia
Released: February 13, 2018
Type: Movie
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
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Title: 2 Dope Queens
Character: Self
Released: February 2, 2018
Type: TV
A series of specials featuring Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams based on the hit comedy podcast of the same name. The show features the fun, fearless queens dishing on “Cocoa Khaleesis,” dating white baes, sex, New York-living, the best borough for pizza and more.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Character: Maz Kanata
Released: December 13, 2017
Type: Movie
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
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Title: Big Mouth
Character: Asha (voice)
Released: September 29, 2017
Type: TV
Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.
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August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
Title: August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
Character: Self
Released: August 26, 2017
Type: Movie
Documentary film on events that happened on August 28th in African-American history, shown at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum.
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Title: Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
Character: Maz Kanata (voice)
Released: July 3, 2017
Type: TV
An animated micro-series starring Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Small moments and everyday decisions shape a larger heroic saga.
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Queen of Katwe
Title: Queen of Katwe
Character: Nakku Harriet
Released: September 23, 2016
Type: Movie
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
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Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Title: Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Character: Self
Released: April 16, 2016
Type: Movie
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.
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The Jungle Book
Title: The Jungle Book
Character: Raksha (voice)
Released: April 7, 2016
Type: Movie
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
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Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special
Title: Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2016
Type: Movie
Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all of the Walt Disney Company's spirited and wildly successful creativity that followed -- his crowning achievement: Disneyland. Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the Star Wars film franchise, will give viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during the show, with Master of Ceremonies Derek Hough.
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Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Title: Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Character: Self
Released: December 26, 2015
Type: Movie
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of the intergalactic saga.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Title: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Character: Maz Kanata
Released: December 15, 2015
Type: Movie
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Title: Nature Is Speaking
Character: Flower
Released: August 12, 2015
Type: TV
Nature is given a voice to raise awareness that people need nature in order to survive.
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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Title: Lip Sync Battle
Character: Self
Released: April 2, 2015
Type: TV
Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. The mic is off, the battle is on!
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Title: Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Character: Self
Released: December 21, 2014
Type: TV
PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.
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Title: 73 Questions
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2014
Type: TV
Filmed in a single shot, some of our favorite personalities answer 73 questions on what they like, what they hate, and most importantly-what they know.
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Non-Stop
Title: Non-Stop
Character: Gwen
Released: February 26, 2014
Type: Movie
Bill Marks is a burned-out veteran of the Air Marshals service. He views the assignment not as a life-saving duty, but as a desk job in the sky. However, today's flight will be no routine trip. Shortly into the transatlantic journey from New York to London, he receives a series of mysterious text messages ordering him to have the government transfer $150 million into a secret account, or a passenger will die every 20 minutes.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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12 Years a Slave
Title: 12 Years a Slave
Character: Patsey
Released: October 18, 2013
Type: Movie
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
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Title: Finding Your Roots
Character: Self
Released: March 24, 2012
Type: TV
Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of genealogists to reconstruct the paper trail left behind by our ancestors and the world’s leading geneticists to decode our DNA and help us travel thousands of years into the past to discover the origins of our earliest forebears.
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Title: Billy on the Street
Character: Self
Released: December 18, 2011
Type: TV
Comedian Billy Eichner, unfiltered and unapologetic, hits the streets of New York City to test unsuspecting strangers on their knowledge of music and pop culture. With microphone in hand and money in tow, Eichner gives contestants the chance to win cash by answering a series of hilarious and spontaneous questions. The catch? The final round is subjective - Don't agree with Billy? You lose.
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
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Title: Shuga
Character: Ayira
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: TV
Daring drama, set across multiple countries, that follows the lives of young people as they encounter love, lust, and the challenges of growing up.
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East River
Title: East River
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
An interloper wanders uncommon spaces and fashions deceiving relationships amidst the industrial ruins of Brooklyn.
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This Is My Africa
Title: This Is My Africa
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Interviewees discuss the memories, tastes and experiences that they associate with Africa for a personal vision of the continent.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Title: The View
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1997
Type: TV
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, and Abby Huntsman, discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
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Title: Entertainment Tonight
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1981
Type: TV
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.
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Title: Sesame Street
Character: Herself
Released: November 10, 1969
Type: TV
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
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Title: Tony Awards
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: April 1, 1956
Type: TV
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Title: Tagesschau
Character: Self
Released: December 26, 1952
Type: TV
German daily news program, the oldest still existing program on German television.
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Strawweight
Title: Strawweight
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Follows two women who find themselves competing against each other – one is a young new fighter while the other is a former champion who is determined to reclaim her title.
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Born a Crime
Title: Born a Crime
Character: Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Film adaptation of the eponymous memoir by Trevor Noah.
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Miss Universe
Title: Miss Universe
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Plot kept under wraps. Described as a sci-fi comedy with an intergalactic beauty pageant.