Issa Rae
Actress and creator of Insecure
Born
January 12th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress, writer, and director, known for creating and starring in the HBO series Insecure. Originating from Los Angeles, a web series titled The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl launched a successful career. This web series depicted the complexities of life as a young Black woman and garnered critical acclaim. Rae has also contributed to various other projects, showcasing talent in producing and directing.
Created and starred in Insecure
Produced The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
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