Zazie Olivia Beetz (/zəˈsiː ˈbeɪts/ zə-SEE BAYTS; German: [zaˈsiː ˈbeːts]; born June 1, 1991) is a German-American actress. She is known for her role in the FX comedy-drama series Atlanta (2016–2022), for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She starred in the Netflix anthology series Easy (2016–2019) and has voiced Amber Bennett in the adult animated superhero series Invincible since 2021.
Did you know that Zazie Beetz is fluent in German and even majored in it during college, alongside French?
Her role as Van in FX's "Atlanta" marked her breakout, earning her a Primetime Emmy nomination and establishing her as a versatile talent. This critical acclaim paved the way for major film roles like Domino in "Deadpool 2" and Sophie Dumond in "Joker."
Zazie Beetz is celebrated for her nuanced portrayals of complex characters and her distinctive presence, contributing to greater diversity and authentic representation in Hollywood.
Also known as: Z. Beetz, Zaz Beetz