Lashana Lynch is a British actress known for her roles in film, television, and theatre. She was born on November 27, 1987, in Hammersmith, London, England. Lynch made her film debut in the 2012 drama film Fast Girls, a production presented at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
She later transitioned to film and television, with notable roles in the television series “Still Star-Crossed” and “Bulletproof,” as well as the films “Captain Marvel” and “No Time to Die,” where she plays the character of Nomi, the first Black female 00 agent in the James Bond franchise.
Lynch has been praised for her performances and her advocacy for greater diversity and representation in the entertainment industry. Among her accolades, she won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2022.
Lashana Lynch Movies and TV Shows
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fast Girls | Belle Newman | |
| 2013 | Powder Room | Laura | |
| 2016 | Brotherhood | Ashanti | |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Maria Rambeau | |
| 2020 | The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | Shee | |
| 2021 | No Time to Die | Nomi | |
| Ear for Eye | US Female | ||
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Maria Rambeau / Captain Marvel | Cameo |
| The Woman King | Izogie | ||
| Matilda the Musical | Miss Honey | ||
| 2024 | Bob Marley: One Love | Rita Marley | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Bill | Precious Miller | Episode: “Man Down” |
| 2013 | Silent Witness | Shona Benson | Episodes: “Trust: Part 1”, “Trust: Part 2” |
| 2014 | The 7.39 | Kerry Wright | Television film |
| Atlantis | Areto | Episode: “Telemon” | |
| 2015 | Death in Paradise | Jasmine Laymon | Episode: “The Perfect Murder” |
| Crims | Gemma | 5 episodes | |
| 2016 | Doctors | Leah Gattis | Episodes: “Nighthawks: Part One”, “Nighthawks: Part Two” |
| 2017 | Still Star-Crossed | Rosaline Capulet | 7 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | Bulletproof | Arjana Pike | 6 episodes |
Lashana Lynch Upcoming movies
As for upcoming movies, Lynch is set to star in the upcoming film “Bob Marley: One Love as Rita Marley.
Lashana Lynch Nationality
Lashana Lynch is of British nationality and has a British accent.
Lashana Lynch Movies and TV Shows Awards
- 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood: Award of Honour
- 2021 BAFTA Rising Star Award
- 2023 Girls on Film Award (shared award for Best Ensemble Acting)
Lashana Lynch Instagram
Lynch is active on Instagram, where she shares updates about her work and personal life with her followers. Her Instagram handle is @lashanalynch. She has over 600k followers. She frequently shares photos from her personal life as well as behind-the-scenes glimpses of her work in the entertainment industry.