Zazie Beetz is best known for playing Van in ‘Atlanta’ (2016–2022), Domino in ‘Deadpool 2’ (2018), and Sophie Dumond in ‘Joker’ (2019).
Films
- Joker: Folie à DeuxSophie Dumond2024
- The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse StoryMiles Morales / Spider-Man (voice)2023
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseMiles Morales / Spider-Man (voice)2023
- Bullet TrainThe Hornet2022
- The Harder They FallStagecoach Mary2021
- Still HereKeya2020
- JokerSophie Dumond2019
- WoundsAlicia2019
- Deadpool 2Neena Thurman / Domino2018
- The Lost City of ZNina2016
- ApplesauceRain2015
- James WhiteGirl at Party2015
TV shows
- AtlantaVan2016–2022
- Full Frontal with Samantha BeeHerself (guest)2016
- The Twilight ZoneSophie2019
- BasketsPenelope2016
- SirensTara2014
- The BlacklistNurse2013
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About Zazie Beetz
Zazie Beetz is a German-American actress, born in Berlin and raised in New York City. She rose to prominence with her breakout role as Van in the FX comedy-drama series ‘Atlanta’, earning critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy nomination. Her film work includes major blockbusters such as ‘Deadpool 2’ and ‘Joker’, as well as independent films like ‘The Lost City of Z’ and ‘Wounds’.
FAQs
What is Zazie Beetz’s most famous role?
She is best known for playing Van in the FX series ‘Atlanta’ (2016–2022), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Did Zazie Beetz voice Spider-Man?
Yes, she voiced Miles Morales / Spider-Man in the animated films ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023) and the short ‘The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story’ (2023).
What superhero roles has Zazie Beetz played?
She played Domino in ‘Deadpool 2’ (2018) and voiced Spider-Man in the Spider-Verse franchise. She also appeared as Sophie Dumond in ‘Joker’ (2019), though that is not a traditional superhero role.
Is Zazie Beetz German?
She was born in Berlin, Germany, to a German father and an African-American mother, and moved to New York City as a child. She holds dual citizenship.
What awards has Zazie Beetz won?
She has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for ‘Atlanta’ and has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and several other accolades.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026