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Kenya Barris was born on August 9, 1974 in Inglewood, California, United States. Kenya Barris is credited as a screenwriter, film actor and showrunner. That works out to 52 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Daniel Murphy High School and Clark Atlanta University. Notable works include The Underdoggs, Black-ish and Girls Trip.
My Take
Kenya Barris is exactly my kind of storyteller. The Inglewood native brought the texture of Black family life into America's living rooms with Black-ish, carrying both the laughter and the bruises intact. He handles heavy social material without ever turning preachy, making you laugh first and then landing the point right under your ribs. Girls Trip showed the same instinct on the big screen. Writing, directing, producing, he wears every hat, and even his playful online handle hints at the wit underneath. I rate people who can move the culture through narrative, and he plainly can.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenya Barris
- Name (Japanese)
- ケニヤ・バリス
- Reading
- けにや・ばりす
- Born
- August 9, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Inglewood, California, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film actor / showrunner / television producer / director
2. Background
- High school
- Daniel Murphy High School
- University
- Clark Atlanta University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Underdoggs | — | |
| Notable work | Black-ish | — | |
| Notable work | Girls Trip | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Kenya Barris born?
Born August 9, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Kenya Barris from?
Kenya Barris is from Inglewood, California, United States.
What does Kenya Barris do?
Kenya Barris works as screenwriter, film actor, showrunner, television producer, director.
What is Kenya Barris known for?
Notable works include The Underdoggs, Black-ish, Girls Trip.
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