Lashana Lynch

Lashana Lynch (born 27 November 1987) is a British actress. She first gained recognition for her role as Rosaline Capulet in the ABC period drama series Still Star-Crossed (2017) going on to win the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2022. She has had roles in the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021), Matilda the Musical (2022), The Woman King (2022), and Bob Marley: One Love (2024), as well as the television series Day of the Jackal (2024). She has since portrayed Maria Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) beginning with Captain Marvel (2019).

Infobox

Born

(1987-11-27) 27 November 1987 (age 38)Hammersmith, London, England

Alma mater

Arts Educational School

Occupation

Actress

Years active

2007–present

Spouse

Zackary Momoh

Tables

· Filmography › Film

2012

Fast Girls

Role(s)

Belle Newman

2013

Powder Room

Role(s)

Laura

2016

Brotherhood

Role(s)

Ashanti

2019

Captain Marvel

Role(s)

Maria Rambeau

2020

The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud

Role(s)

Shee

2021

No Time to Die

Role(s)

Nomi

Ear for Eye

Role(s)

US Female

2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Role(s)

Maria Rambeau / Captain Marvel (Earth-838)

The Woman King

Role(s)

Izogie

Matilda the Musical

Role(s)

Miss Honey

2023

The Marvels

Role(s)

Maria Rambeau / Binary

Notes

Cameo

2024

Bob Marley: One Love

Role(s)

Rita Marley

2027

Children of Blood and Bone †

Role(s)

Jumboke

Notes

Post-production

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
2021	Ear for Eye	US Female
2022	Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness	Maria Rambeau / Captain Marvel (Earth-838)
	The Woman King	Izogie
	Matilda the Musical	Miss Honey
2023	The Marvels	Maria Rambeau / Binary	Cameo
2024	Bob Marley: One Love	Rita Marley
2027	Children of Blood and Bone †	Jumboke	Post-production

· Filmography › Television

2007

The Bill

Role(s)

Precious Miller

Notes

Episode: "Man Down"

2013

Silent Witness

Role(s)

Shona Benson

Notes

Episodes: "Trust: Part 1", "Trust: Part 2"

2014

The 7.39

Role(s)

Kerry Wright

Notes

Television film

Atlantis

Role(s)

Areto

Notes

Episode: "Telemon"

2015

Death in Paradise

Role(s)

Jasmine Laymon

Notes

Episode: "The Perfect Murder"

Crims

Role(s)

Gemma

Notes

5 episodes

2016

Doctors

Role(s)

Leah Gattis

Notes

Episodes: "Nighthawks: Part One", "Nighthawks: Part Two"

2017

Still Star-Crossed

Role(s)

Rosaline Capulet

Notes

7 episodes

2018–2021

Role(s)

Bulletproof

Notes

Arjana Pike

2024

The Day of the Jackal

Role(s)

Bianca Pullman

Notes

10 episodes

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
2014	Atlantis	Areto	Episode: "Telemon"
2015	Death in Paradise	Jasmine Laymon	Episode: "The Perfect Murder"
2015	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
2024	The Day of the Jackal	Bianca Pullman	10 episodes

· Filmography › Video game

2026

Directive 8020

Role(s)

Brianna Young

Notes

LikenessVoice

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2026	Directive 8020	Brianna Young	LikenessVoice

· Accolades

2025

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Role(s)

Bob Marley: One Love

Notes

Nominated

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Role(s)

Nominated

San Diego Film Critics Society

Role(s)

2022

Notes

Best Supporting Actress

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

2025

Notes

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Award	Year	Category	Work(s)	Result	Ref.
Black Reel Awards	2025	Outstanding Supporting Performance	Bob Marley: One Love	Nominated
British Academy Film Awards	2021	Rising Star Award	Herself	Won
Critics' Choice Awards	2023	Best Acting Ensemble	The Woman King	Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards	2022	Best Actress in an Action Movie	No Time to Die	Nominated
Essence Black Women in Hollywood	2020	Award of Honour	Herself	Honour
Girls on Film Award	2023	Best Ensemble Acting	The Woman King	Won
MOBO Awards	2022	Best Performance in a TV Show/Film	No Time to Die	Nominated
NAACP Image Awards	2022	Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture	The Woman King	Nominated
	2022	Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture	The Woman King	Nominated
	2025	Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture	Bob Marley: One Love	Nominated
	2025	Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture	Bob Marley: One Love	Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society	2022	Best Supporting Actress	The Woman King	Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards	2025	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	The Day of the Jackal	Nominated

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Us Weekly
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Daniel Craig & Lashana Lynch Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions
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Afridiziak
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The Guardian
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"Everything you need to know about Lashana Lynch, the first-ever female 007"
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