Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña

  • Birthday: 1978-06-19
  • Place of birth: Passaic, New Jersey, USA
  • Also know as: Zoë Saldana

Biography

Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego (born June 19, 1978) is an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has appeared in the three highest-grossing films of all time (Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water and Avengers: Endgame), a feat not achieved by any other performer. Films she has appeared in have grossed more than $14 billion worldwide and, as of 2023, she is the second-highest-grossing film actress, and the fourth actor overall. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. A trained dancer, Saldaña began her acting career in two 1999 episodes of Law & Order. Her first film role was in Center Stage (2000) in which she played a ballet dancer. She received early recognition for her work opposite Britney Spears in the road film Crossroads (2002). Beginning in 2009, Saldaña achieved a career breakthrough with her roles as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek film series and Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar film series. She portrayed Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In addition to franchise work, Saldaña has starred in the science fiction film The Adam Project and the romantic drama miniseries From Scratch, both for Netflix in 2022.

Filmography

Snipes

2001

As Cheryl

Colombiana

2011

As Cataleya Restrepo

Burning Palms

2010

As Sarah Cotton

Constellation

2007

As Rosa Boxer

Nina

2016

As Nina Simone

Quantum Is Calling

2016

As Herself

Hummingbird

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As

The Absence of Eden

2024

As Esmee / Carmen

Fencer

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As

Sabaya

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As

The Legend of Red Hand

2018

As Mia Parc

Center Stage

2000

As Eva Rodríguez

Drumline

2002

As Laila

The Losers

2010

As Aisha

Blackout

2007

As Claudine

Premium

2006

As Charli

Crossroads

2002

As Kit

Avatar

2009

As Neytiri

Avatar 3

2025

As Neytiri

The Words

2012

As Dora Jansen

Avatar: The Way of Water

2022

As Neytiri

The Heart Specialist

2006

As Donna

Out of the Furnace

2013

As Lena Taylor

Avatar 4

2029

As Neytiri

Infinitely Polar Bear

2014

As Maggie

Avatar 5

2031

As Neytiri

Missing Link

2019

As Adelina Fortnight (voice)

Emilia Perez

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As Rita

Guess Who

2005

As Theresa Jones

The Skeptic

2009

As Cassie

Death at a Funeral

2010

As Elaine

Dirty Deeds

2005

As Rachel Buff

Capturing Avatar

2010

As Self

The Book of Life

2014

As Maria (voice)

Star Trek Into Darkness

2013

As Leuitenant Nyota Uhura

Vivo

2021

As Rosa (voice)

Haven

2004

As Andrea

Star Trek Beyond

2016

As Lieutenant Nyota Uhura

Untitled Star Trek 4

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As Lieutenant Nyota Uhuara

Blood Ties

2013

As Vanessa

I Kill Giants

2017

As Mrs. Mollé

Britney: The Videos

2001

As Herself

The Adam Project

2022

As Laura

Live by Night

2016

As Graciella Suarez

Star Trek

2009

As Leiutenant Nyota Uhura

The Terminal

2004

As Dolores Torres

Get Over It

2001

As Maggie

Vantage Point

2008

As Angie Jones

For the Love of Spock

2016

As Herself

Avengers: Infinity War

2018

As Gamora

My Little Pony: The Movie

2017

As Captain Celaeno (voice)

After Sex

2007

As Kat

Amsterdam

2022

As Irma St. Clair

Avengers: Endgame

2019

As Gamora

Takers

2010

As Lilli

Love, Antosha

2019

As Self

Good Burger 2

2023

As Zoe Saldaña

Always at The Carlyle

2018

As Self (archive footage)

Unity

2015

As Narrator (voice)

Production

Kaylien

2011

As Director

19 Weeks

2020

As Producer

The Honor List

2018

As Executive Producer

Meet Me in Paris

2023

As Executive Producer

The Bluff

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As Producer

Meet Me in Rome

2024

As Executive Producer

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