A graduate of the prestigious Yale School of Drama, and a wide-eyed luminous beauty with a knowing but infectious smile, actress Sanaa Lathan was poised to become a breakout star. Her career was well-paced, the performer choosing interesting and multifaceted ensemble roles that showcased her abilities before making her starring debut with the Sundance screened independent "Love and Basketball" (2000). Born into an entertainment family (her father is director Stan Lathan and her mother a professional dancer) she performed frequently in Off-Broadway and regional productions in addition to work
