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Shahadi Wright Joseph is an actor, singer and dancer. Born on April 29, 2005, Shahadi Wright Joseph is from New York City, New York, United States. That works out to 21 years old in 2026. Credited works include The Lion King.
My Take
Shahadi Wright Joseph fascinates me because of her sheer range at such a young age. In a single year she terrified audiences in Jordan Peele's "Us" and voiced the sweetly innocent young Nala in "The Lion King." Pulling off horror and tenderness almost simultaneously takes instincts most performers spend decades developing. Add singing and dancing to the mix and you have a genuine triple threat who refuses to be boxed in. I find myself genuinely curious about how she'll transition into adult roles, because the ceiling here looks remarkably high. She is one to watch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shahadi Wright Joseph
- Name (Japanese)
- シャハディ・ライト・ジョセフ
- Reading
- しゃはでぃ・らいと・じょせふ
- Born
- April 29, 2005 (age 21)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / dancer
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Lion King | — |
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shahadi Wright Joseph born?
Born April 29, 2005 (age 21).
Where is Shahadi Wright Joseph from?
Shahadi Wright Joseph is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Shahadi Wright Joseph do?
Shahadi Wright Joseph works as actor, singer, dancer.
What is Shahadi Wright Joseph known for?
Notable works include The Lion King.
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