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.
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Underdoggs
2024
Producer
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
2023
Writer, Producer, Story
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
2023
as Airplane Passenger
A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
You People
2023
Director, Writer, Producer
A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
Entergalactic
2022
as Moderator (voice)
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
2022
Creator, Executive Producer
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
2022
Producer
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
2022
as Self
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
2022
Screenplay, Producer
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
2021
Producer
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
2021
Screenplay, Executive Producer
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
2020
Screenplay
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
2020
Thanks
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
2019
Writer, Executive Producer
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
2019
as Self
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.
Little
2019
Producer
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
2018
as Kenya Barris
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
2017
Writer
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
2016
Screenplay, Co-Producer
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
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
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
A remake of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
It's a Wonderful Life
N/A
Director, Writer
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
A comedy centered around two friends,their night at an illegal club,a misplaced wallet,and a winning lottery ticket.
Girls & Boys
N/A
Story, Producer
Based on Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski's real-life dating experiences as a sexually fluid man.
Untitled Juneteenth Project
N/A
Producer