Early life
Sanaa was born in New York City to Eleanor McCoy, who performed on Broadway with the likes of Eartha Kitt. Her father is Stan Lathan, who worked behind the scenes in television for PBS, as well as a producer on shows such as Sanford & Son and Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. Being exposed to the life of entertainment and stars at a very early age had a profound impact upon her life. As a child, she was very athletic and was into the arts through training in Gymnastics and Dance. Her parents divorced when she was young, however she kept in close relationships with both of her parents moving between both Los Angeles and New York.
More about Sanaa Lathan (From Wikipedia)
Early Life
Sanaa was born in New York City to Eleanor McCoy, who performed on Broadway with the likes of Eartha Kitt. Her father is Stan Lathan, who worked behind the scenes in television for read more...
Personal Life
Generally private, Lathan has never been married but had been involved with actor Omar Epps, but is currently dating Chicago Bears Defensive End Adewale Ogunleye. Gabrielle Union, read more...
Sanaa McCoy Lathan (born September 19, 1971) is a Tony Award-nominated American actress. She has starred in box office hits such as: Love & Basketball, Alien vs. Predator, and read more...
Following her training at Yale, where she performed in a number of Shakespeare's plays, Lathan earned acclaim both off-Broadway and on the Los Angeles stage. Encouraged by her father read more...