Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama. She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave (2013), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win an Academy Award. She made her Broadway debut as a teenage orphan in the play Eclipsed (2015), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She went on to perform a motion capture role as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and a lead voice role as Raksha in The Jungle Book (2016). Her career progressed with her role as Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther (2018) and her starring role in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film Us (2019). In addition to acting, she supports historic preservation. She is vocal about preventing sexual harassment and working for women's and animal rights. In 2014, she was named the most beautiful woman by People. She has also written a children's book named Sulwe (2019), which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. Also in 2019, she narrated the Discovery Channel docu-series Serengeti, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator. She was named among Africa's "50 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes in 2020. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Lupita Nyong'o, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title : Lupita Nyong'o
  • Popularity : 35.4
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1983-03-01
  • Place of Birth : Mexico City, Mexico
  • Homepage :
  • Also Known As : Lupita Amondi Nyong'o, 露琵塔·尼詠歐, לופיטה ניאנג'ו, לופיטה ניונג'ו
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Lupita Nyong'o Movies

  • 2023
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    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    6.8 2023 HD

    Follow the production of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” as the cast and crew take on the incredible challenge of remembering...

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  • 2021
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    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    1 2021 HD

    Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner,...

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  • 2013
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    12 Years a Slave

    12 Years a Slave

    7.94 2013 HD

    In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as...

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  • 2020
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    Worlds Beyond Earth

    Worlds Beyond Earth

    8 2020 HD

    Journey far beyond our own blue planet to marvel at the latest discoveries from our cosmic neighbors. Immersive visualizations of distant worlds....

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  • 2014
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    Non-Stop

    Non-Stop

    6.8 2014 HD

    Bill Marks is a burned-out veteran of the Air Marshals service. He views the assignment not as a life-saving duty, but as a desk job in the sky....

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  • 2009
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    East River

    East River

    6 2009 HD

    An interloper wanders uncommon spaces and fashions deceiving relationships amidst the industrial ruins of Brooklyn.

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  • 2015
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    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    7.274 2015 HD

    Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

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  • 2016
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    The Jungle Book

    The Jungle Book

    6.9 2016 HD

    A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a...

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  • 2023
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    Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20

    Disney 100: A Century of Dreams - A Special Edition of 20/20

    6.5 2023 HD

    Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those...

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  • 2024
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    The Wild Robot

    The Wild Robot

    8.6 2024 HD

    After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the...

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  • 2024
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    A Quiet Place: Day One

    A Quiet Place: Day One

    6.8 2024 HD

    As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

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  • 2022
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    20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda

    20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda

    4.9 2022 HD

    Exploring the evolution of Black Panther from the comic emerging in the 1960s to the film the world fell in love with in 2018; director Ryan Coogler;...

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  • 2019
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    Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

    Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

    7.8 2019 HD

    Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of...

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  • 1970
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    Strawweight

    Strawweight

    1 1970 HD

    Follows two women who find themselves competing against each other – one is a young new fighter while the other is a former champion who is...

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  • 2016
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    Queen of Katwe

    Queen of Katwe

    7.258 2016 HD

    A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

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  • 2018
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    Jack (Part 1)

    Jack (Part 1)

    1 2018 HD

    Step into the shoes of Jack, grasp the magic beans in your hand, and feel the thrill of an adventure into the realm of the giants, all in a world...

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  • 2008
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    This Is My Africa

    This Is My Africa

    1 2008 HD

    Interviewees discuss the memories, tastes and experiences that they associate with Africa for a personal vision of the continent.

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  • 2015
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    Star Wars: Greatest Moments

    Star Wars: Greatest Moments

    7 2015 HD

    Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of...

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  • 2018
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    Black Panther

    Black Panther

    7.383 2018 HD

    King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However,...

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  • 2017
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    Star Wars: The Last Jedi

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi

    6.8 2017 HD

    Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the...

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  • 2016
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    Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

    Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

    7.1 2016 HD

    An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the...

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  • 2016
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    Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

    Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

    7.8 2016 HD

    Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all of the...

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  • 2019
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    Little Monsters

    Little Monsters

    6.5 2019 HD

    A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.

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  • 2017
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    August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

    August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

    1 2017 HD

    Documentary film on events that happened on August 28th in African-American history, shown at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum.

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  • 2022
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    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    7.1 2022 HD

    Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King...

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  • 2022
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    The 355

    The 355

    6.1 2022 HD

    A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an...

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  • 2019
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    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    6.3 2019 HD

    The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of...

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  • 2018
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    My Africa

    My Africa

    7.5 2018 HD

    In Northern Kenya, the futures of wildlife and people are intertwined. Stand in the midst of a thundering wildebeest migration, witness a lioness...

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  • 1970
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    Born a Crime

    Born a Crime

    1 1970 HD

    Film adaptation of the eponymous memoir by Trevor Noah.

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  • 2019
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    Us

    Us

    6.97 2019 HD

    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,...

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  • 1970
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    Miss Universe

    Miss Universe

    1 1970 HD

    Plot kept under wraps. Described as a sci-fi comedy with an intergalactic beauty pageant.

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  • 2019
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    Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o

    Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o

    6 2019 HD

    The Black Panther star uncovers the astounding true story of the Agoji, Benin’s female army – or as Europeans labeled them, the 'Amazons...

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  • 2020
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    Black Is King

    Black Is King

    7.323 2020 HD

    This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today’s young kings and queens in search of their...

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  • 2021
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    Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

    Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

    7.1 2021 HD

    A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its...

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  • 2020
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    One World: Together at Home

    One World: Together at Home

    7.2 2020 HD

    A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to...

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  • 2020
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    Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

    Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

    8.1 2020 HD

    A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.

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  • 2009
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    In My Genes

    In My Genes

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2009
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    In My Genes

    In My Genes

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2009
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    In My Genes

    In My Genes

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2023
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    Goodbye Julia

    Goodbye Julia

    7.1 2023 HD

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  • 2009
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    In My Genes

    In My Genes

    1 2009 HD

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  • 2009
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    In My Genes

    In My Genes

    1 2009 HD

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  • 1970
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    Born a Crime

    Born a Crime

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Miss Universe

    Miss Universe

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Sulwe

    Sulwe

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Sulwe

    Sulwe

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2012
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    Finding Your Roots

    Finding Your Roots

    6.25 2012 HD

    Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of...

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  • 2017
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    Star Wars: Forces of Destiny

    Star Wars: Forces of Destiny

    5.08 2017 HD

    An animated micro-series starring Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Small moments and everyday decisions shape a larger heroic...

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  • 2019
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    Serengeti

    Serengeti

    7.2 2019 HD

    Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.

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  • 1996
    imgS29 E119

    The Daily Show

    The Daily Show

    6.3 1996 HD

    The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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  • 2021
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    Marvel Studios Legends

    Marvel Studios Legends

    7.4 2021 HD

    Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly...

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  • 1956
    imgS61 E2

    Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

    5 1956 HD

    The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The...

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  • 2014
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    73 Questions

    73 Questions

    8.7 2014 HD

    Filmed in a single shot, some of our favorite personalities answer 73 questions on what they like, what they hate, and most importantly-what they...

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  • 2021
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    Super Sema

    Super Sema

    1 2021 HD

    Super Sema is the first African kid superhero animated series about an ordinary young girl on an extraordinary mission to protect her African village...

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  • 1953
    imgS72 E1

    The Oscars

    The Oscars

    7 1953 HD

    An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

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  • 2022
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    Human Resources

    Human Resources

    6.6 2022 HD

    Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.

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  • 2017
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    Big Mouth

    Big Mouth

    7.692 2017 HD

    Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

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  • 2015
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    Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

    6.37 2015 HD

    Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted...

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  • 2003
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    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    5.5 2003 HD

    Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

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  • 2014
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    Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

    Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

    4.3 2014 HD

    PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors....

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  • 2014
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    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    5.8 2014 HD

    After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program...

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  • 1969
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    Sesame Street

    Sesame Street

    7.119 1969 HD

    On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy,...

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  • 1952
    imgS73 E305

    Tagesschau

    Tagesschau

    6.726 1952 HD

    German daily news program, the oldest still existing program on German television.

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  • 2018
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    2 Dope Queens

    2 Dope Queens

    5.6 2018 HD

    A series of specials featuring Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams based on the hit comedy podcast of the same name. The show features the fun,...

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  • 1997
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    The View

    The View

    4.5 1997 HD

    ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...

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  • 2009
    imgS21 E169

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    4.9 2009 HD

    Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

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  • 2019
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    Desus & Mero

    Desus & Mero

    5.1 2019 HD

    The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and...

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  • 2009
    imgS2 E6

    Shuga

    Shuga

    1 2009 HD

    Daring drama, set across multiple countries, that follows the lives of young people as they encounter love, lust, and the challenges of growing up.

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  • 1988
    imgS37 E43

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    5.4 1988 HD

    A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...

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  • 1981
    imgS43 E81

    Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

    3.5 1981 HD

    Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive...

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  • 2015
    imgS1 E13

    Nature Is Speaking

    Nature Is Speaking

    8 2015 HD

    Nature is given a voice to raise awareness that people need nature in order to survive.

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  • 2011
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    Billy on the Street

    Billy on the Street

    6.6 2011 HD

    Comedian Billy Eichner, unfiltered and unapologetic, hits the streets of New York City to test unsuspecting strangers on their knowledge of music and...

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  • 2015
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    6.5 2015 HD

    Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

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  • 2015
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    Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

    Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

    5.7 2015 HD

    Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.

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  • 2014
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    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    5.4 2014 HD

    Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of...

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  • 2023
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    Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever

    Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever

    5.3 2023 HD

    A documentary series focusing on the music from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The show centers on the songs and score from...

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  • 2015
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    Hot Ones

    Hot Ones

    7.4 2015 HD

    The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the...

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  • 2019
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    The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

    6.3 2019 HD

    Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are...

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  • 2020
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    Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

    Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

    5.4 2020 HD

    Celebrity readers share children's books by Black authors to spark kid-friendly conversations about empathy, equality, self-love and antiracism.

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  • 1970
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    Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

    Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

    5.3 1970 HD

    A documentary series focusing on the music from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The show centers on the songs and score from...

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