Thandie Newton

About

Thandie Newton, born on November 6, 1972, in London, England, is a renowned British actress. She gained recognition for her role in the film "Flirting" in 1991. Newton's excellent performances in "Beloved" and "Crash," for which she won a BAFTA Award, helped establish her as a prominent figure in Hollywood. Despite working in big budget movies like "Mission: Impossible 2" and "The Chronicles of Riddick," she is also well known for her role as Maeve Millay in the HBO sci-fi television show "Westworld," which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Newton is actively involved in several charities and has become a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice.

Associated With

Thandie Newton is a well-regarded actress in the film industry who has worked with numerous recognizable names throughout her impressive career. Some of her most significant collaborations have been with directors like Oliver Stone in "W.", Tony Scott in "Domino", and M. Night Shyamalan in "The Happening". In the world of television, she's renowned for her role in the HBO series “Westworld”, where she worked with co-stars like Anthony Hopkins and Ed Harris. Newton has also appeared alongside Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible 2" and Mark Wahlberg in "The Truth About Charlie". In her personal life, she has been married to the English writer, director, and producer Ol Parker since 1998. Additionally, she was linked to director John Duigan earlier in her career. Her vast network spans across genres, mediums, and professionals of all kinds within the industry.

Career Highlights

• 1991: Thandie Newton starts her acting career with the Australian film "Flirting."
• 1994: She stars in the critically acclaimed film "Interview with the Vampire", gaining international recognition.
• 1998: She stars in the critically acclaimed film "Beloved", earning widespread recognition for her compelling performance.
• 2000: Newton's performance in "Mission: Impossible 2" further boosts her global fame.
• 2004: Thandie Newton plays the role of Christine in "Crash", winning BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (awarded in 2006).
• 2006: She co-stars in "The Pursuit of Happyness," which becomes a box office hit.
• 2010: Newton ventures into TV, starring in the series "Rogue" which airs till 2015.
• 2011: Thandie lands a role in the hit movie "The Retreat".
• 2013: She stars in the critically acclaimed series "The Slap," which airs till 2015.
• 2016: Thandie plays a significant role in the popular TV series "Westworld", for which she wins Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (awarded in 2018) and receives numerous other nominations.
• 2018: She appears in the widely popular film "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
• 2020: Newton continues her role in "Westworld" season 3 and receives her third Primetime Emmy nomination for her performance in the series.

Notable Awards

• Thandie Newton has won several notable awards throughout her acting career. These include:
• Emmy Award: She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2018 for her role in "Westworld".
• Critics' Choice Television Awards: She won the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Award for the "Westworld" in 2016 and 2020.
• BAFTA Film Award: Thandie received a BAFTA award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for "Crash" in 2006.
• Hollywood Film Festival: She was awarded the Hollywood Film Ensemble of the Year for "Crash" in 2005.
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: She was a part of the cast of "Crash" that won the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award in 2006.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Thandie Newton Movie/TV Show?

Thandie Newton's most popular movie is likely "Crash," which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2006. Her portrayal of a distressed wife in the movie garnered her a BAFTA award and critical acclaim. However, her role as Maeve Millay in HBO's TV Show "Westworld" is also highly popular and catapulted her to further global recognition. She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance. Both the movie and TV show have made significant impacts in her career, garnering her multiple awards and global recognition.

How Did Thandie Newton Get Famous?

Thandie Newton gained fame through her career in acting. Born in London, Newton has been acting since she was a teenager and her breakout role came in 1994 when she co-starred in the film "Interview with the Vampire." However, her recognition greatly elevated after she starred in the critically acclaimed film "Beloved" in 1998. Newton's performance in the 2004 film "Crash" won her a BAFTA award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She continued to garner fame through her roles in popular films such as "Mission Impossible II," and on television in HBO's "Westworld," earning her a Primetime Emmy Award.