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Kenya Barris (born August 9, 1973) is an American film and television writer, producer, director, and actor. He is best known as the creator of the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022).
Kenya Barris, the creator of Black-ish, will star as the lead character in the comedy, which is based on Anthony Bourdain’s best-selling book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness”.
Kenya Barris was born on 9 August 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Black-ish (2014), #BlackAF (2020) and You People (2023). He has been married to Rainbow Barris since 3 December 1999.
Jun 23, 2021 · The showrunner turned mogul reveals a new record label, podcast venture, book deal and a first-look film pact: "It’s a special time in this industry if you’re Black and you have something to ...
Jan 27, 2023 · Entertainment industry heavyweight Kenya Barris is an acclaimed and accomplished television writer, producer, director, and actor but even he found helming a feature film for the first time...
Jul 11, 2020 · Kenya Barris says he is working harder than he ever has in his life. The writer, who added actor to his resume with #blackAF, is working on a second season of the Netflix comedy, is plotting a...
Apr 17, 2020 · Exclusive: Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris on Building a New Empire at Netflix. The showrunner talks candidly about leaving ABC, his traumatic childhood, and acting for the first time on his new...
Apr 17, 2020 · “#blackAF” centers on a successful black comedy writer named Kenya Barris, who’s left behind the broadcast TV arena after scoring a high-priced development deal with Netflix.
Jan 27, 2023 · 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris opens up about his Netflix rom-com 'You People' and why he wanted to make a 'love letter' to L.A. culture.
Apr 19, 2022 · 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris and showrunner Courtney Lilly break down the series finale of the ABC comedy.