Actor
Zendaya
Zendaya is an American actor known for the HBO series Euphoria and her role as Chani in the Dune film series, among other major studio productions.
Act I — Origin
Biography
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer. 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.
Act II — The Work
The Chronology
- 2010s
- 2020s
- 2021Duneas Chani
Watch Zendaya’s Films
Dune: Part Two (2024)
as Chani
Official Trailer — YouTube
Euphoria (2019)
as Rue Bennett
Streaming data by JustWatch
Shared the Screen
Co-stars tracked on Auteur Nova
Act III — The Numbers
Born
Birthplace
Oakland, California, U.S.
Age
30
Computed from the birth date on file (September 1, 1996).
Years active
7
since first credit (2019)
Credited roles
4
Counted from 4 confirmed film and TV credits on this profile.
Notable awards
1
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Frequently asked
How old is Zendaya?
Zendaya is 30 years old, born September 1, 1996.
Where was Zendaya born?
Zendaya was born in Oakland, California, U.S.
What is Zendaya known for?
Zendaya is an American actor known for the HBO series Euphoria and her role as Chani in the Dune film series, among other major studio productions.
What awards has Zendaya won?
Documented awards for Zendaya: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Euphoria.
Where can I watch Zendaya's movies and TV shows?
Based on titles from Zendaya's filmography that are on Auteur Nova: Zendaya's movies are currently streaming on Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Starz Apple TV Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video, TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO Max in the US, as of August 21, 2026; Zendaya's TV shows are currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in the US, as of August 21, 2026. Rent and buy options may also be available — see the Where to Watch details on each title's card above.
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Euphoria
Closing Credits
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