Actor
Issa Rae
1985
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 12 January 1985, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Known for
- The Hate U Give, Little, The Photograph
Issa Rae is an American actress, writer and producer. She rose from the web series Awkward Black Girl to co-create and star in HBO's Insecure (2016–2021). She has since moved into film, including Barbie and Spider-Verse, and founded the production company Hoorae Media in 2020.
Where to start
The Hate U Give (2018)Log in to add it to the library
An early major film role, in an acclaimed drama adapted from Angie Thomas's novel.
Little (2019)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in a fantasy comedy, part of her expansion from television into mainstream film.
The Photograph (2020)Log in to add it to the library
Took a leading role in a romantic drama, showing her range beyond comedy.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Full guide
Voiced Jess Drew / Spider-Woman in the acclaimed animated sequel.
Barbie (2023)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in one of the year's biggest box-office hits, alongside a large ensemble cast.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here. She has received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations for Insecure.
The full list · 19
- 2014RubberheadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bride 2 (segment "Absorption")
- 2015A Bitter LimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jane Johnson
- 2017MoonlightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rachel
- 2018The Hate U GiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as April Ofrah
- 2019LittleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as April Williams
- 2019Hair LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Natural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice)
- 2020The LovebirdsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Leilani
- 2020The PhotographLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mae Eames
- 2020Coastal ElitesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Callie Josephson
- 2021Insecure: The EndLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2022VengeanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Eloise
- 2023BarbieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbie
- 2023Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jessica Drew (voice)
- 2023American FictionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sintara Golden
- 2023Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Creating the Ultimate Spider-Man MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2023Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-CastLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2025Escape RoomLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2026BabiesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Becky
- 2027Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-VerseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jessica Drew (voice)
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.