Kenya Barris

Kenya Barris

1974-08-09 Inglewood, California, USA 26 Credits

Biography

Kenya Barris is an American film and television writer, producer, director, and actor. He is best known as the creator of the ABC sitcom black-ish.

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The Underdoggs

The Underdoggs

2024

Producer

7.0
Producing

Jaycen 'Two Js' Jennings is a washed-up former pro football star who has hit rock bottom. When sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs,...

White Men Can't Jump

White Men Can't Jump

2023

Writer, Producer, Story

6.4
Writing Producing

Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out th...

You People

You People

2023

as Airplane Passenger

5.6
Acting

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.

You People

You People

2023

Director, Writer, Producer

5.6
Directing Writing Producing

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.

Entergalactic

Entergalactic

2022

as Moderator (voice)

7.6
Acting

Ambitious artist Jabari attempts to balance success and love when he moves into his dream Manhattan apartment and falls for his next-door neighbor.

Entergalactic

Entergalactic

2022

Creator, Executive Producer

7.6
Producing

Ambitious artist Jabari attempts to balance success and love when he moves into his dream Manhattan apartment and falls for his next-door neighbor.

Civil: Ben Crump

Civil: Ben Crump

2022

Producer

7.4
Producing

Crump's mission to raise the value of Black life as the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while...

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special

2022

as Self

10.0
Acting

An exclusive look at final table read and original audition tapes; interviews with cast, crew and guest stars of the show's eight seasons.

Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

2022

Screenplay, Producer

6.4
Writing Producing

This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simul...

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

2021

Producer

7.2
Producing

From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.

Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America

2021

Screenplay, Executive Producer

6.4
Writing Producing

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native name...

Roald Dahl's The Witches

Roald Dahl's The Witches

2020

Screenplay

6.4
Writing

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encount...

Second Team

Second Team

2020

Thanks

7.5

Two stand-in actors working on a hit TV series go off script, giving the performance of a lifetime, but somehow manage to miss the mark.

Shaft

Shaft

2019

Writer, Executive Producer

6.5
Writing Producing

JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he ne...

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019

as Self

5.3
Acting

Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.

Little

Little

2019

Producer

6.9
Producing

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her be...

A Boy. A Girl. A Dream

A Boy. A Girl. A Dream

2018

as Kenya Barris

6.5
Acting

On the night of the 2016 Presidential election, Cass, an L.A. club promoter, takes a thrilling and emotional journey with Frida, a Midwestern visitor....

Girls Trip

Girls Trip

2017

Writer

6.8
Writing

Four girlfriends take a trip to New Orleans for an annual festival and, along the way, rediscover their wild sides and strengthen the bonds of sisterh...

Barbershop: The Next Cut

Barbershop: The Next Cut

2016

Screenplay, Co-Producer

6.3
Writing Producing

To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as ...

Meebo And Me

N/A

Producer

Producing

A divorced dad goes through great lengths to get his son the hot new toy, an adorable robot. But when the other toy robots rise up against their owner...

Yumanzu

N/A

Producer

Producing

Plot unknown. A high-concept family adventure movie somewhere between Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Jurassic Park.

Dorothy and the Wiz

N/A

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

A remake of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

N/A

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

A remake of the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. Kenya Barris is set to write and direct.

Uptown Saturday Night

N/A

Writer, Producer

Writing Producing

A comedy centered around two friends,their night at an illegal club,a misplaced wallet,and a winning lottery ticket.

Girls & Boys

N/A

Producer, Story

Producing Writing

Based on Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski's real-life dating experiences as a sexually fluid man.

Untitled Juneteenth Project

N/A

Producer

Producing