Zazie Beetz is a German-American actress recognized for her role as Van in the FX series Atlanta (2016–2022), earning her a Primetime Emmy nomination. She also starred in Netflix's Easy (2016–2019) and provides the voice for Amber Bennett in the animated superhero series Invincible (2021-present). Beetz has established herself as a versatile actress across comedy, drama, and animation.
1960: Film Adaptation
In 1960, the film adaptation of the Raymond Queneau novel "Zazie in the Metro" was released. Zazie Beetz was named after the title character in the novel.
1990: Father's Immigration
In 1990, Zazie Beetz's father, Thomas Beetz, a German cabinet maker, immigrated to the United States after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
June 1, 1991: Zazie Beetz's Birth
On June 1, 1991, Zazie Olivia Beetz was born in Berlin, Germany.
1991: Zazie Beetz's Birth in Berlin
In 1991, Zazie Olivia Beetz was born in Berlin, Germany.
2009: Graduation from LaGuardia Arts High School
In 2009, Zazie Beetz graduated from LaGuardia Arts High School.
2013: Graduation from Skidmore College
In 2013, Zazie Beetz graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelor's degree in French.
2014: Relationship with David Rysdahl
Zazie Beetz and David Rysdahl have been in a relationship since 2014, after meeting during an acting workshop.
2018: Emmy Nomination
At the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018, Zazie Beetz received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for her role in FX's Atlanta.
2018: Deadpool 2
In 2018, Zazie Beetz portrayed Domino in the superhero film Deadpool 2, based on the Marvel Comics character.
2019: Joker
In 2019, Zazie Beetz portrayed the title character's neighbor in the psychological thriller Joker.
2019: Easy series ended
In 2019, the Netflix anthology series Easy, where Zazie Beetz starred, ended.
2021: Invincible series
Since 2021, Zazie Beetz has voiced Amber Bennett in the adult animated superhero series Invincible.
May 2022: Engagement to David Rysdahl
In May 2022, it was reported that Zazie Beetz was recently engaged to her writing partner, actor David Rysdahl.
2022: The Bad Guys
In 2022, Zazie Beetz voiced Diane Foxington in the DreamWorks Animation heist comedy film The Bad Guys.
2022: Atlanta series ended
In 2022, the FX comedy-drama series Atlanta, where Zazie Beetz played the role of Van, concluded.
2023: Marriage to David Rysdahl
In 2023, Zazie Beetz married her partner, actor David Rysdahl.
2024: Joker: Folie à Deux
In 2024, Zazie Beetz is set to appear in Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the film Joker.
2025: The Bad Guys 2
In 2025, Zazie Beetz is scheduled to voice Diane Foxington in The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to the DreamWorks Animation heist comedy film The Bad Guys.
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