Ayo Edebiri

Comedian • Writer • Producer • Actress

Birth Date: October 3, 1995

Age: 29 years old

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Awards

American writer, comedian and actor Ayo Edebiri was born on October 3, 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts. Edebiri was raised in Boston by immigrant parents; her mother emigrated from Barbados and her father emigrated from Nigeria. She earned her degree studying dramatic writing at New York University and interned with the Upright Citizens Brigade during her junior year. She began her career performing a stand-up set for the Comedy Central showcase, Up Next. Making a name for herself in comedy, she co-wrote and co-starred with Rachel Sennott in the mini-series "Ayo and Rachel Are Single" (Comedy Central, 2020). She was hired as a staff writer for "Big Mouth" (Netflix, 2017- ) and was later cast as a main voice actor in the series.

Edibiri's breakout role was playing Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama "The Bear" (Hulu, 2022- ). Critics praised her performance which earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination. Building on her success as an actor, she landed a role in Mel Brooks' series " History of the World, Part II" (Hulu, 2023). Meanwhile her career in writing and producer was also garnering praise with an episode she wrote and produced for "What We Do in the Shadows" (FX, 2019- ) getting a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Comedy. Continuing her success as a voice actor, Edibiri played a role in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" (2023) and landed the main role of April O'Neil in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" (2023).

Ayo Edebiri

Comedian • Writer • Producer • Actress

Birth Date: October 3, 1995

Age: 29 years old

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Awards

Credits

OpusStream

After the Hunt

Opus: Sneak Peak

Ella McCay

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesStream

My Ride With Uber and Lyft

Inside Out 2Stream

Omni LoopStream

Clone HighStream

MulliganStream

We Lost Our Human

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemStream

BottomsStream

Theater CampStream

The Sweet East

The BearStream

The BearStream

The BearStream

The Premise

As of Yet

Sunnyside

The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

What We Do in the ShadowsStream

Today 3rd Hour

Big MouthStream

Live with Kelly and Ryan

The Daily Show with Trevor NoahStream

The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream

etalk

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

The View

Good Morning America

Saturday Night LiveStream

Saturday Night LiveStream

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News aboutAyo Edebiri

Spoiler Alert

‘The Bear’ Renewed for Season 5 — Everything We Know so Far

Opinion

‘The Bear’: Why Sydney & Richie’s Friendship Is the Show’s Most Satisfying Arc

Spoiler Alert

‘The Bear’: 11 Burning Questions We Need Answered in Season 5

Review

Roush Review: A Menu of Mea Culpas in ‘The Bear’s Fourth Season

Spoiler Alert

9 Burning Questions We Need Answered in ‘The Bear’ Season 4

‘The Bear’: Carmy, Sydney, and Team Rally in Season 4 Trailer & Everything Else We Know So Far

Review

Roush Review: Live from New York … 4 Fascinating Chapters of ‘SNL’ History

Our 9 Favorite ‘Abbott Elementary’ Side Characters — Yes, Including Tariq

Emmys

Emmys 2024: Which Season of ‘The Bear’ Is Nominated?

Opinion

‘The Bear’: Luca’s a Better Match for Sydney Than Carmy

‘The Bear’ Renewed: Season 3 Finale Confirms Show Will Return

Review

Roush Review: ‘The Bear’ Season 3 Serves Up a Savory Smorgasbord of Angst

‘The Bear’ Premiere: See Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri & More Celebrate Season 3 (PHOTOS)

‘The Bear’: FX Announces Season 3 Will Premiere Early on Hulu

‘The Bear’ Is Headed to FX — How to Watch the 4-Day Cable Marathon

‘The Bear’: Carmy & Sydney Navigate Weird Vibes in Season 3 Trailer (VIDEO)

‘The Bear’: Everything We Know About Season 3 So Far

Opinion

Is ‘The Bear’ Making Way for a Sydney-Richie Romance? 5 Reasons It Could Happen

Give Us Paul Mescal & Ayo Edebiri in Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’: Why This Pairing Needs to Happen

Has ‘The Bear’ Been Renewed for Season 4? Signs Say ‘Yes, Chef’

SAG Awards 2024: Best Behind-the-Scenes Moments (PHOTOS)

‘The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri Teases Return to Chicago for Season 3

‘The Bear’ Season 3 Return Slated for Summer 2024

‘SNL’ Recap: Ayo Edebiri Hosts, Fired Cast Member Shane Gillis Books Return

‘Saturday Night Live’: Ayo Edebiri to Host With Jennifer Lopez as the Musical Guest