Kenya Barris
- January 5, 2024
- Screenwriter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kenya Barris |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 9, 1974(1974-08-09) |
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Kenya Barris Biography
| Name | Kenya Barris |
| Birthday | Aug 9 |
| Birth Year | 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Dr. Rainbow Edwards-Barris |
Kenya Barris is one of the most popular and richest Screenwriter who was born on August 9, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Writer and producer most well known as the creator of the critically acclaimed series Black-ish. He also co-executive produced The Game and co-created America’s Next Top Model alongside Tyra Banks.
He is the creator and executive producer behind Black-ish, a show starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
In 2018, he donated $1 million to Clark Atlanta University, and was granted an honorary doctorate in humane letters.
Barris was nominated for the same award in 2018. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2016, a Gold Derby Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television Comedy in 2016, and a PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy Black-ish in 2014. In 2016, Barris won the Rod Serling Award for Advancing Social Justice Through Popular Media.
He and his wife, Rainbow Barris, a doctor, have six children together.
Kenya Barris Net Worth
| Net Worth | $75 Million |
| Source Of Income | Screenwriter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kenya Barris is one of the richest Screenwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenya Barris 's net worth $75 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After graduating from Clark Atlanta University, he would begin his screenwriting career in the late 1990s working on shows like The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show and Like Family.
In 2017, he released his first book, This Is Basic Sh*t: Uncensored Thoughts from a Black Man about Stuff We Know and Are Shocked You Don’t.
Kenya Barris (born August 9, 1974) is an American television writer, actor, and producer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
Kenya Barris height 6 feet 3 inches Kenya weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kenya Barris Dating?
According to our records, Kenya Barris married to Dr. Rainbow Edwards- Barris. As of December 1, 2023, Kenya Barris’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Kenya Ranked on the list of most popular Screenwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenya Barris celebrates birthday on August 9 of every year.
Did Kenya Barris write girlfriends?
TitleGirlfriends
Credited asActorNo
CreatorNo
DirectorNo
WriterYes
Is Kenya Barris and his wife still married?
Kenya Barris and his wife Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris have filed for divorce after more than 20 years of marriage.
How old is Kenya Barris?
48 years (August 9, 1974)
Is blackAF a true story?
blackAF tells the story of the Barris family, **based on the real-life family
of Kenya Barris**. But some characters are more true to life than others. The real-life-inspired mockumentary sitcom #blackAF has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.
How is blackish ending?
After eight seasons on ABC, Black-ish said goodbye Tuesday with an episode that moved the show’s family into new phases of their lives: Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) decide to sell their Sherman Oaks home and move to a majority Black neighborhood — and a stunning house in L.A.’s View Park.