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Zendaya Movies, Cast & Biography

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the…

Born
1 September 1996
Birthplace
Oakland, California, USA
Known for
Actor
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6 films

Biography

Who is Zendaya?

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and dancer before gaining prominence for her roles on the Disney Channel sitcoms Shake It Up (2010–2013) and K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), the latter of which she also produced. For her performance as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), Zendaya won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Zendaya made her feature film debut as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). She reprised her role in its sequels Far From Home (2019), No Way Home (2021), and Brand New Day (2026). She has since starred in the musical film The Greatest Showman (2017), Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy (2021–2026), Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey (2026), and earned praise for her performances in the romance films Malcolm & Marie (2021), Challengers (2024) and The Drama (2026).

Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.

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Filmography

Notable credits

  • Spider-Man: Homecoming2017Michelle
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home2021MJ
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home2019MJ
  • Dune2021Chani
  • Euphoria2019Rue Bennett
  • The Greatest Showman2017Anne Wheeler
  • Dune: Part Two2024Chani
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day2026MJ
  • The Odyssey2026Athena
  • Space Jam: A New Legacy2021Lola Bunny (voice)

Credit list from TMDB. Sorted by audience votes.

Questions

Frequently asked

Zendaya was born in which country?

Oakland, California, USA.

What is Zendaya best known for?

Best known as a actor, with 6 credited films in the MovieState library.

Which Zendaya films can I read about here?

Dune (2021), Dune: Part Three (2026), Dune: Part Two (2024), Shrek 5 (2027), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).