Shahadi Wright Joseph
Acting
Biography
Shahadi Wright Joseph was born on April 29, 2005 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Us (2019), The Lion King (2019) and Them (2021).
Born: April 30, 2005
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Universe pageant. But the arrival of Ericka, a new student with undeniable talent and beauty, captures the attention of the pageant recruiter—and Paulina’s hive-minded friends.
Them
A limited anthology series that explores terror in America.
Them
A limited anthology series that explores terror in America.
Hairspray Live!
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Us
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.
Cookbook for Southern Housewives
A 1970s Southern housewife trapped in a loveless marriage becomes involved with a mobster, forcing her to choose between safe domesticity and a dangerous life of passion.
School of Rock: The Musical
Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist, pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After identifying the musical talent in his students, Dewey forms a band of fifth-graders, in an attempt to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands contest.
M.U.B.
A one-night stand takes a surreal turn when a childhood Monster creeps from Under the Bed.
The Funeral
An obsessive teenager goes to extreme lengths to find closure after the sudden death of her favorite singer sends her into a depressive tailspin.
Filmography
as Debbie
as Ruby Emory
as Ruby Lee Emory
as Young Nala (voice)
as Zora Wilson / Umbrae
as Little Inez
as Madison
as Juno Hadley
as Sharkeisha