Natasha Rothwell

Natasha Rothwell created, executive produced, and stars in the highly anticipated new series HOW TO DIE ALONE which is set to premiere on Hulu later this year. Natasha is best known for her Emmy Nominated performance in HBO’s THE WHITE LOTUS and is set to reprise her role as Belinda Lindsey in the third season of the series currently in production.

She is also known for her critically acclaimed work as a series regular, writer, director, and producer on HBO’s INSECURE, for which she has won a Peabody Award and received the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy.

Having previously written for SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and after penning screenplays for Netflix, Paramount, and HBO Max— Natasha’s original screenplay BLACK COMIC-CON was selected for the 2021 Sundance Screenwriters Lab.

Her genre-bending feature, along with several other projects, are in development at her production company, BIG HATTIE PRODUCTIONS—founded in 2020 to focus on creating, producing, and developing projects that champion marginalized voices in subversive ways.

Guest Appearances

September 3, 2024

273 — Sasheer Loves Friendship w/ Natasha Rothwell

This week, Nicole and Sasheer welcome writer, actress, and friend Natasha Rothwell to discuss her new show, How To Die Alone.

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January 21, 2019

81 — WOMP It Up! Best Of Guests

Hey Wompsters! Did you know we’ve had some pretty amazing guests this past year? This week we’re bringing you a Best Of episode with some of our favorite guests, including Jon Gabrus (High and Mighty, CBB), Natasha Rothwell (HBO’s Insecure), D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place), John Ross Bowie (Speechless), Nicole Byer (Nailed It) and Chris Gethard (Beautiful Anonymous). Sit back and enjoy the dulcet tones of these hilarious guests.

This episode is sponsored by Calm (www.calm.com/WOMP).

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October 22, 2018

68 — Natasha Rothwell – Spotlight On: Lunchlady Mary Frank

Welcome back WOMPsters! Marissa and Listler get in the groove this week with special guest, lunchlady Mary Frank (Natasha Rothwell)! Mary explains where she learned to cook in bulk and her rules for prom night sexuality before getting into why frozen dinners are tearing this country apart on “What’s Cheesing You?”. Then, we’ll hear about the importance of the girl gang during “Listler’s Love Lockdown,” and Mary talks about her Jay-Z connection and what she’s like when she isn’t working during “Spotlight On.”

This episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix (www.stitchfix.com/WOMP).

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May 7, 2018

163 — Grocery Store

Paul F. Tompkins contemplates whether he wants welcome everyone back back to Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special guest is Natasha Rothwell of HBO’s Insecure and Love, Simon! Natasha chats about a dream she had that is actually interesting, how she deals with confrontation, and the best part of being an army brat. Then, they are joined by improviser Hal Lublin, to improvise a story set in a Grocery Store. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano!

This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/PFT).

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November 10, 2016

54 — Natasha Rothwell

Writer, comedian, actor Natasha Rothwell (The Characters on Netflix, writer for HBO’s Insecure) joins Sarah and Susan to talk about Cynthia Erivo singing “I’m Here” from The Color Purple, Cheers, a Wells Fargo commercial, and Kara Walker’s exhibit at The Broad.

This episode is brought to you by Third Love.

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July 9, 2015

195 — LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 2

Recorded LIVE at UCBeast from the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 2 of a tremendous improv4humans with Matt Besser featuring an incredible roster of improvisers which include Anthony Atamanuik, Alexandra Dickson, Connor Ratliff, Chad Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Tim Martin, Craig Rowin, Doug Moe, Charlie Todd, Shaun Diston, and Don Fanelli. Expect to hear a couple of praying mantises struggle with why they are praying, what would happen if you tried to impress a parent with your ability to fly a plane, and the result of lying to an entire baseball stadium that you know the words to the National Anthem. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!

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