Issa Rae

Born: 1985-01-12

Jo-Issa Rae Diop, known as Issa Rae (born January 12, 1985), is an American actress, writer, director, producer, and web series creator. She first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. Since then, she has been known for her roles in the TV show 'Insecure' (2016-2021) and films such as 'The Hate U Give' (2018) and 'Barbie' (2023). Her father is Senegalese.


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Barbie

as Barbie
Released: 2023-07-19

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of...

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as Jessica Drew (voice)
Released: 2023-05-31

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is...

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American Fiction

as Sintara Golden
Released: 2023-11-10

A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to...

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The Hate U Give

as April Ofrah
Released: 2018-10-19

Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep...

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Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

as Jessica Drew (voice)
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Taking place right after the events of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Gwen Stacy leads the...

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Little

as April Williams
Released: 2019-04-04

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her...

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Vengeance

as Eloise
Released: 2022-07-29

A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the...

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The Lovebirds

as Leilani
Released: 2020-05-22

A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally...

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The Photograph

as Mae Eames
Released: 2020-02-14

When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter,...

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Hair Love

as Natural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice)
Released: 2019-08-14

When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event,...

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Coastal Elites

as Callie Josephson
Released: 2020-09-12

A socially distanced comedic satire that spotlights five characters breaking down and breaking...

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Insecure: The End

as Self
Released: 2021-12-26

A documentary which follows the cast and crew of HBO’s Insecure throughout the filming of the...

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Rubberhead

as Bride 2 (segment "Absorption")
Released: 2014-11-18

Sarah Silverman hosts the first episode of Rubberhead - a night of comedy shorts featuring some...

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A Bitter Lime

as Jane Johnson
Released: 2015-01-01

A young, wealthy but hopelessly bored couple abandons their posh corporate life in Los Angeles...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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Hot Ones

as Self
First aired: 2015-03-12

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then...

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BoJack Horseman

as Dr. Indira (voice)
First aired: 2014-08-22

Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the 90s - 20 years later. BoJack Horseman was the star of...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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Sherri

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2022-09-12

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears...

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Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as Self
First aired: 2014-12-21

PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through...

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Insecure

as Issa Dee
First aired: 2016-10-09

Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.

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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self
First aired: 2015-08-02

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of...

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Desus & Mero

as Self
First aired: 2019-02-21

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast...

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Desus & Mero

as Self - Illustrious Guest
First aired: 2019-02-21

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast...

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The Oscars

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Finding Your Roots

as Self
First aired: 2012-03-24

Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost...

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Roar

as Wanda Shepard
First aired: 2022-04-15

Featuring an all-star cast, this genre-bending anthology series weaves together eight darkly...

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A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Trina
First aired: 2019-08-02

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and...

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A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Daffodil Dunham
First aired: 2019-08-02

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and...

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A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Jess
First aired: 2019-08-02

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and...

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A Black Lady Sketch Show

as Butterfly
First aired: 2019-08-02

A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and...

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Legendary

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2020-05-27

Pulling directly from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams (aka "houses") must...

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Young Love

as Angela Young (voice)
First aired: 2023-09-21

The Young family – millennial parents Stephen and Angela, their daughter Zuri and her pet cat...

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Project Greenlight

as Self
First aired: 2023-07-13

In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina...

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#blackAF

as Issa Rae
First aired: 2020-04-17

A father takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.

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The Hair Tales

as Self
First aired: 2022-10-22

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of...

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