Issa Rae
An American writer, producer and actress from Los Angeles, Issa Rae rose to prominence as the creator and star of the acclaimed HBO comedy 'Insecure', which she built from her web series 'Awkward Black Girl'. On the big screen she has voiced Jessica Drew in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023), appeared in the drama 'The Hate U Give' (2018) and joined the ensemble of 'Barbie' (2023). A sharp comic voice and a major creative force in contemporary Black storytelling, she is as influential behind the camera as in front of it.
Issa Rae
12 Movies
8 Series
An American writer, producer and actress from Los Angeles, Issa Rae rose to prominence as the creator and star of the acclaimed HBO comedy 'Insecure', which she built from her web series 'Awkward Black Girl'. On the big screen she has voiced Jessica Drew in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023), appeared in the drama 'The Hate U Give' (2018) and joined the ensemble of 'Barbie' (2023). A sharp comic voice and a major creative force in contemporary Black storytelling, she is as influential behind the camera as in front of it.
Movies
Plays Jessica Drew (voice)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
Plays Barbie
Barbie
2023
Plays Jessica Drew (voice)
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
2027
Plays April Ofrah
The Hate U Give
2018
Plays Sintara Golden
American Fiction
2023
Producer
Plays Leilani
The Lovebirds
2020
Plays April Williams
Little
2019
Producer
Plays Mae Eames
The Photograph
2020
Plays Eloise
Vengeance
2022
Plays Natural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice)
Hair Love
2019
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Issa Dee
Insecure
2016
Creator
Plays J
The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl
2011
Plays Angela Young (voice)
Young Love
2023
Producer
Plays Jess
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Dr. Indira (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Wanda Shepard
Roar
2022
Plays Issa Rae
#blackAF
2020
Plays Brandy Friday
Black Mirror
2011
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Full Filmography
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
Jessica Drew (voice)
2027
Film
Black Mirror
Brandy Friday · 1 episode
2025
TV
American Fiction
Sintara Golden
2023
Film
Young Love
Angela Young (voice) · 12 episodes
2023–
TV
Barbie
Barbie
2023
Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Jessica Drew (voice)
2023
Film
Roar
Wanda Shepard · 1 episode
2022
TV
Vengeance
Eloise
2022
Film
#blackAF
Issa Rae · 1 episode
2020
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Issa Rae and where are they from?
Issa Rae is 41 years old, born on January 12, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Issa Rae?
Issa Rae is best known for roles in Barbie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
How many movies has Issa Rae been in?
Over a 12-year career (since 2014), Issa Rae has appeared in 12 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Issa Rae's first movie?
The career of Issa Rae began with Rubberhead (2014).
What is Issa Rae's most recent movie or series?
Issa Rae's most recent release is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which premiered on April 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Issa Rae appeared in?
On television, Issa Rae has appeared in Black Mirror, BoJack Horseman, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live.
Does Issa Rae have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Issa Rae's upcoming work includes: Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027).
Issa Rae
1985-01-12 · Los Angeles, California, USA
JoIssa Rae Diop (born January 12, 1985), known professionally as Issa Rae, is an American actress, writer, and producer. She achieved recognition as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the HBO comedy series Insecure (2016–2021), for which she was nominated for multiple Golden Globes Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards.
Rae first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl (2011–2013). Her 2015 memoir, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, became a New York Times bestseller. In 2020, Rae formed the production company Hoorae Media.
Rae has also appeared in films, with roles in the drama The Hate U Give (2018), the fantasy comedy Little (2019), the romance The Photograph (2020), the romantic comedy The Lovebirds (2020), the comedy thriller Vengeance(2022), and the comedies Barbie and American Fiction (both 2023). She also had a voice role in the short film Hair Love (2019) and voiced Jess Drew / Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
In 2018 and 2022, Rae was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world and in 2014 in the Forbes '30 Under 30' list in the entertainment section. She was recognized with the Peabody Trailblazer Award and the Producers Guild of America Visionary Award.Issa Rae, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.