Thandiwe Newton
Keynote Speaker: British Actress & Advocate; Known for "Westworld," "Crash" & "Mission: Impossible 2"; BAFTA & Emmy Award Winner
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Categories:Actor, Innovation, Creativity, Author, Engineering, Environment, Neuroscience, Space, Robotics, Genetics, Music, Technology, TED, Government, Law, World Affairs, Celebrity, Motivational, Biology, Economy, Television & Film, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women
Thandiwe Newton Biography
Thandiwe Newton OBE is a British actress whose career spans more than three decades in film and television. Newton made her screen debut in "Flirting" and earned a degree in anthropology from Downing College, Cambridge, an academic background that informs her approach to acting and public discourse. Early film roles include a supporting part in "Interview with the Vampire" and the title role in "Beloved," followed by a global breakthrough as Nyah Nordoff-Hall in "Mission: Impossible 2."
Newton's performance in the ensemble drama "Crash" earned her the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She appeared in "The Pursuit of Happyness" opposite Will Smith, portrayed Condoleezza Rice in Oliver Stone's "W.," and played a significant role in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" as the first Black woman with a major non-alien role in the Star Wars franchise. Her television work includes appearances in ER, Line of Duty—earning a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Actress—and the animated series "Big Mouth" and its spinoff "Human Resources."
A defining role for Newton was Maeve Millay in the HBO science fiction series "Westworld." Her portrayal of a sentient android exploring consciousness, freedom, and identity earned three Emmy Award nominations, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, two Critics' Choice Awards, and nominations for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award.
Outside of acting, Newton is known for her public speaking and advocacy. She delivered a TED Talk titled "Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself," addressing identity, self-perception, and the experience of growing up biracial. Newton has been an advocate against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and has spoken about her own experiences, contributing to broader cultural conversations. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her contributions to film and charity. Newton also restored the correct spelling of her first name, Thandiwe, meaning "beloved" in Shona, after it had been misspelled in her early film credits.
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Thandiwe Newton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Innovation, Creativity, Author, Engineering, Environment, Neuroscience, Space, Robotics, Genetics, Music, Technology, TED, Government, Law, World Affairs, Celebrity, Motivational, Biology, Economy, Television & Film, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Diversity & Inclusion and Influential Women.
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Thandiwe Newton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Innovation and Creativity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Thandiwe Newton generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marco Tempest, Yang Lan and Bunker Roy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thandiwe Newton for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Thandiwe Newton to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Thandiwe Newton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Thandiwe Newton, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Thandiwe Newton or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Thandiwe Newton for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Thandiwe Newton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thandiwe Newton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Thandiwe Newton speak about?
Thandiwe Newton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Innovation, Creativity, Author, Engineering, Environment, Neuroscience, Space, Robotics, Genetics, Music, Technology, TED, Government, Law, World Affairs, Celebrity, Motivational, Biology, Economy, Television & Film, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Diversity & Inclusion and Influential Women. -
Where does Thandiwe Newton travel from?
Thandiwe Newton generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Thandiwe Newton?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thandiwe Newton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thandiwe Newton for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Thandiwe Newton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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