Ayo Edebiri

Comedian • Writer • Producer • Actor

Birth Date: October 3, 1995

Age: 28 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 • Actor

Birth Date: October 3, 1995

Age: 28 years old

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Awards

Credits

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

My Ride With Uber and Lyft

Inside Out 2

Omni Loop

Clone HighStream

MulliganStream

We Lost Our Human

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemStream

BottomsStream

Theater CampStream

The Sweet East

The BearStream

The BearStream

The Premise

As of Yet

SunnysideStream

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 ViewStream

Good Morning America

Saturday Night LiveStream

Photos

News aboutAyo Edebiri

Opinion

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

Spoiler Alert

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

‘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

Emmys

‘The Bear’ Cast Seals Emmy Win With Shocking Kiss

‘The Bear’ Renewed: 3 Things We Want to See in Season 3

Emmys

2023 Emmy Nominations: Jason Segel, Ayo Edebiri & More First-Time Nominees

Review

Roush Review: ‘The Bear’ Season 2 Is Good Enough to Eat

Who in ‘The Bear’ Cast Actually Has Some Skills in the Kitchen? (VIDEO)

Preview

‘The Bear’ Creator Teases Season 2 Leans Into the ‘Lighter Side’ of Kitchen Chaos

Sizzling Summer: Our Top 10 Picks for the Season’s Hottest Shows (PHOTOS)

‘The Bear’: Carmy & Sydney Try Opening a New Restaurant in Chaotic Season 2 Trailer (VIDEO)

‘The Bear’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date as FX Reveals Molly Gordon’s Recurring Role

‘Mulligan’ Trailer: Netflix’s New Animated Comedy Puts a Twist on the Apocalypse (VIDEO)

‘Clone High’ Left Airwaves 20 Years Ago: See the Voice Cast vs. the Characters

‘Clone High’ First Look: See Who’s Joining the Cast and Which Character Is Gone

‘The Bear’ Season 2 Teaser Previews Summer Return (VIDEO)

9 Black TV Creatives to Watch

‘Abbott Elementary’ Adds ‘The Bear’ Star Ayo Edebiri as Janine’s Sister

16 Breakout TV Stars of 2022: Meghann Fahy, Jenna Ortega & More