PROFILE
Full Name: Zazie Olivia Beetz
Stage Name: Zazie Beetz
Year of Birth: June 25, 1991
Nationality: German-American
Spouse and Children: Engaged to actor and screenwriter David Rysdahl; no known children
All Movies, TV Shows, and Plays
Movies
James White (2015)
Applesauce (2015)
Sollers Point (2017)
Geostorm (2017)
Deadpool 2 (2018) – As Domino
Wounds (2019)
Seberg (2019)
Joker (2019) – As Sophie Dumond
Nine Days (2020)
Extinct (2021) – Voice
The Harder They Fall (2021) – As Stagecoach Mary
Bullet Train (2022) – As The Hornet
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) – Returning as Sophie Dumond
TV Shows
Margot vs. Lily (2016)
Atlanta (2016–2022) – As Van
Easy (2016–2019) – As Noelle
Invincible (2021–present) – Voice of Amber Bennett
Full Circle (2023)
Career Start
Zazie Beetz began her career acting in short films and independent theater productions before gaining recognition for her role in the comedy-drama series Atlanta (2016), created by Donald Glover. Her talent was quickly recognized, leading to larger film roles.
Awards and Nominations
Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Atlanta (2018)
Several ensemble awards for her work in The Harder They Fall and Deadpool 2
Most Notable Role
Zazie Beetz gained prominence as Vanessa “Van” Keefer in Atlanta, where her performance received critical acclaim. In cinema, her portrayal of Domino in Deadpool 2 and Sophie Dumond in Joker helped solidify her career in Hollywood.
Relevant and Interesting Information
She was born in Berlin, Germany, but grew up in New York City, USA.
She is fluent in both German and English.
She is an activist for social issues, including racial equality and environmental sustainability.
Her first major role was in Atlanta, which brought her immediate recognition.
She worked as a waitress before her career took off.
Zazie Beetz continues to expand her Hollywood career, balancing big-budget projects with independent films.