Lashana Rasheda Lynch, professionally known as Lashana Lynch, is a British actress. She is best known for her performances in Captain Marvel, No Time to Die, The Woman King, Matilda the Musical, Bob Marley: One Love, The Day of the Jackal, and Still Star-Crossed.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Lashana Rasheda Lynch
- Stage Name: Lashana Lynch
- Born: November 27, 1987
- Age: 38 years old
- Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: British
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Ethnicity: Black British (Jamaican descent)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lynch
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Zackary Momoh
- Children: One child
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Lashana Rasheda Lynch was born on November 27, 1987, in Hammersmith, London, England. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynch and is of Jamaican descent. There is no publicly available information about Lashana Lynch’s siblings.
She spent much of her childhood in Shepherd’s Bush, where she was largely brought up by her grandmother after her family emigrated from Jamaica.
From a young age, she developed a passion for music and acting, later attending Twyford CofE High School before graduating from the Arts Educational Schools London (ArtsEd) in 2010.
Career
Lashana Lynch made her screen debut in an episode of The Bill in 2007 before making her feature film debut in Fast Girls (2012).
She continued building her career through appearances in Silent Witness, The 7.39, Crims, Brotherhood, and Still Star-Crossed, where she played the lead role of Rosaline Capulet. Her performances established her as one of Britain’s most promising young actresses.
Her international breakthrough came in 2019 when she portrayed Maria Rambeau in Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel.
In 2021, she starred as Nomi, the new 007 agent, in No Time to Die, becoming the first Black woman to hold the famous 007 designation in the James Bond franchise.
She later appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Woman King, Matilda the Musical, Bob Marley: One Love, and The Day of the Jackal.
Her officially announced upcoming projects include the fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone, the video game Directive 8020, and the upcoming Peaky Blinders sequel series.
Awards and Nominations
- BAFTA Rising Star Award (2022) – Winner
- Black Reel Awards – Multiple nominations
- National Film Awards UK – Winner
- Women Film Critics Circle Awards – Winner
Social Media
- Instagram: @lashanalynch
Personal Life
Lashana Lynch, 38, is married to British actor Zackary Momoh. The couple have largely kept their relationship private and welcomed their first child in 2024 after Lynch publicly revealed her pregnancy at the premiere of The Day of the Jackal.
There are no publicly verified reports of any past relationships before her marriage. She stands 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
Net Worth
Lashana Lynch has a net worth of $5 million USD. Her income is primarily generated through film and television acting, voice acting, brand endorsements, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures. Her success in major franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and James Bond has contributed significantly to her financial growth.
Filmography
- Fast Girls
- Brotherhood
- Captain Marvel
- The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud
- No Time to Die
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- The Woman King
- Matilda the Musical
- The Marvels
- Bob Marley: One Love
- Children of Blood and Bone
Television
- The Bill
- Silent Witness
- The 7.39
- Atlantis
- Death in Paradise
- Crims
- Still Star-Crossed
- Bulletproof
- The Day of the Jackal
- Peaky Blinders (Sequel Series – Upcoming)