Age, Biography and Wiki
Kenya Barris was born on 9 August, 1974 in Inglewood, California, U.S., is an American television writer and producer. Discover Kenya Barris's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Occupation |
Film and television writer · producer · director · actor |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
9 August, 1974 |
| Birthday |
9 August |
| Birthplace |
Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Television producer with the age 49 years old group. He one of the Richest Television producer who was born in United States.
Kenya Barris Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Kenya Barris height not available right now. We will update Kenya Barris's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Kenya Barris's Wife?
His wife is Rainbow Edwards Barris (m. 1999-2022)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Rainbow Edwards Barris (m. 1999-2022) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
6 |
Kenya Barris Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kenya Barris worth at the age of 49 years old? Kenya Barris’s income source is mostly from being a successful Television producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Kenya Barris's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$75 million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Television producer |
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Timeline
Kenya Barris (born August 9, 1973) is an American film and television writer, producer, director, and actor.
Barris married anesthesiologist Dr. Rania "Rainbow" Edwards Barris in 2000.
He is best known as the creator of the ABC sitcom black-ish (2014–2022).
Barris, the second-youngest among four siblings, was born to Tina, who worked as a real estate agent, and her former husband Patrick, who was a factory worker at General Motors.
Barris grew up in Inglewood and Pacoima, California.
He was named after the country of Kenya, which his father had visited.
His parents divorced when he was a child.
He is an alumnus of Clark Atlanta University where he started out studying medicine.
Barris has created numerous television shows, including the critically acclaimed Black-ish.
The award-winning series also has two spin-offs, Grown-ish and Mixed-ish, and a third potential spin-off Old-ish.
He was a writer for The Game, Girlfriends, and Soul Food.
Barris co-created and produced America's Next Top Model with Tyra Banks.
He penned the film Girls Trip.
His wife filed for divorce in 2014, and Barris filed for divorce in 2019: the couple reconciled and withdrew their divorce petitions both times.
Barris filed for divorce a second time in 2022.
Black-ish was the winner of the Entertainment and Children's Peabody Award in 2016.
He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021, and a PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy for Black-ish in 2014.
In 2016, Barris won the Rod Serling Award for Advancing Social Justice Through Popular Media.
Barris and Black-ish also won the 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.
Barris was nominated for the same award in 2018.
In 2018, he donated $1 million to Clark Atlanta University, and was granted an honorary doctorate in humane letters.
He co-produced the 2019 film Little and co-wrote the screenplay for the 2019 theatrical release Shaft.
In 2019, Black-ish won several NAACP Image Awards.
In 2020, Barris made his acting debut in #BlackAF, a series he developed for Netflix, co-starring Rashida Jones and Iman Benson.
In October 2020, Barris announced that he would write, produce, and direct a biopic on comedian Richard Pryor for MGM.
Also in 2020, it was reported his production company, Khalabo Ink Society, was considering a deal with ViacomCBS.
His company entered a multi-project development deal with Audible in 2021.
In 2021, it was reported that Barris was developing a potential television series, Brown-ish, with Eva Longoria.
In August 2022, it was announced that Barris would write and direct a modern remake of The Wizard of Oz.
In January 2024, he confirmed that he finished penning the script for the film and announced that he is also in development on a modern remake of It's a Wonderful Life, with the intention to cast a person of color in the lead role of George Bailey.
