Photo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnIZHsNL28f1dI1vHG2gTw / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Yvonne Orji is listed as a television actor and comedian. Yvonne Orji was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on December 2, 1983. The age as of 2026 is 42. Education on record includes George Washington University. Recorded honors include OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017).
My Take
I admire how Yvonne Orji built her path on her own terms. Born in Port Harcourt and educated at George Washington University, she came to acting through stand-up comedy, and you can feel that timing and instinct in her work. Her Emmy-nominated turn in Insecure showed a performer comfortable mining both humor and vulnerability. Comedians who cross into drama often bring the richest emotional range, and she's a clear example. As a Nigerian-American voice navigating two cultures, she has a distinctive perspective, and I expect her best, most surprising work is still ahead of her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yvonne Orji
- Name (Japanese)
- イヴォンヌ・オージ
- Reading
- いゔぉんぬ・おーじ
- Born
- December 2, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
- Origin
- Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / comedian
2. Background
- University
- George Washington University
Awards & achievements
- 2017 OkayAfrica 100 Women
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Insecure | — | |
| Notable work | Velma | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yvonneorji/
- Xhttps://x.com/YvonneOrji
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne%20Orji
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28025952
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 Yvonne Orji born?
Born December 2, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Yvonne Orji from?
Yvonne Orji is from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
What does Yvonne Orji do?
Yvonne Orji works as actor, television actor, comedian.
What is Yvonne Orji known for?
Notable works include Insecure, Velma.
Actor — see all → · Television actor — see all → · More people from Nigeria →