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Issa Rae, born in 1985, is an American actress, writer, and producer whose work on the YouTube series "Awkward Black Girl" (2011-2013) paved the way for her HBO comedy "Insecure" (2016-2021), earning her critical acclaim and multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Her 2015 memoir, a New York Times bestseller, mirrors her on-screen persona, blending humor with social commentary. Rae's production company, Hoorae Media, further cements her influence in the entertainment industry, alongside roles in films like "The Hate U Give," "Little," and "The Lovebirds." Her voice work in "Hair Love" and as Spider-Woman in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" underscores her versatility, while accolades from Time's 100 Most Influential People and the Peabody Trailblazer Award reflect her cultural impact.
The roles that explain the career.
20 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse | Jessica Drew (voice) | Film |
| 2026 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Honey Queen (voice) | Film |
| 2025 | One of Them Days | Producer | Film |
| 2024 | Hollywood Black | Self | TV |
| 2023 | Young Love | Angela Young (voice) | TV |
| 2023 | American Fiction | Sintara Golden | Film |
| 2023 | Barbie | Barbie | Film |
| 2023 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Jessica Drew (voice) | Film |
| 2022 | Vengeance | Eloise | Film |
| 2020 | The Photograph | Mae Eames | Film |
| 2020 | The Photograph | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Little | April Williams | Film |
| 2019 | Hair Love | Natural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice) | Film |
| 2019 | A Black Lady Sketch Show | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2018 | The Hate U Give | April Ofrah | Film |
| 2016 | Insecure | Issa Dee | TV |
| 2016 | Insecure | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2011 | The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl | J | TV |
| Babies | Film | ||
| One of Them Days 2 | Producer | Film |
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