Thandiwe Adjewa Newton (born November 6, 1972), known professionally as Thandie Newton, is a British actress. She was born in Westminster, London, England, to Nyasha, a Zimbabwean princess of the Shona tribe, and Nick Newton, an English laboratory technician and artist. She spent her childhood in London and Penzance, Cornwall.
Newton attended Downing College, Cambridge, where she studied social anthropology.
Newton began her acting career in 1991 with the film Flirting. She has since established a successful career in both independent and blockbuster films, demonstrating versatility across a range of genres and roles.
Newton’s filmography includes a diverse range of roles. Some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films include:
She also gained significant recognition for her television work, particularly her role as Maeve Millay in the HBO science fiction western series Westworld.
Newton has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career. Notably, she won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Crash (2004). She also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in Westworld (2018).
Besides acting, Newton is known for her activism and advocacy on various social issues.