Jo-Issa Rae Diop popular as Issa Rae is an American actress, writer, producer, YouTuber, and social media influencer. She rose to popularity as an actress because of her incredible as Jane Johnson in a movie called “A Bitter Lime” and as Callie Josephson in a Tv show titled “Coastal Elites”. She is also popular as a creator and writer of popular shows such as Insecure, Awkward Black Girl, and many others.
Issa Rae Biography / Wiki
On 12 January 1985, Issa was born and raised in LA, California, USA in well to do family to a doctor and teacher. As a child, she joined King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science for graduation, where she discovered her affection for acting and chose to make a career in the same field. While studying at Stanford University, she began her initial career as an actress and created a show called “Awkward Black Girl”.
| Real Name | Jo-Issa Rae Diop |
| Nick Name | Issa Rae |
| Birth Place | LA, California, USA |
| Date Of Birth | January 12, 1985 |
| Age(as of 2021) | 36 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress and Writer |
Issa Rae Age
As per Issa Rae’s date of birth, her age is 36 years (as of now, in 2021).
Issa Rae Height and Weight
Issa Rae’s height is about 5′ 7″ and her weight is approximately 58 kg.
Issa Rae Early Career and Theater
While studying at King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science, Issa found her passion for acting and chose to make a career in the same field. She made her music video debut at Stanford University along with her friends. At the same time, she created a YouTube show titled “Awkward Black Girl” with the help of Tracy Oliver, where she played the role of Nina.
Due to her amazing talent as an actress and dedication to acting, she received a theater fellowship at The Public Theater. Gradually, Issa gained popularity as an actress because of her remarkable acting in theater plays.
Issa Rae Tv Shows
Issa made her Tv show debut in 2011 as J in an American comedy web series titled “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl”. The show was commercially successful and her acting in the show was appreciated by the audience as well critics.
Apart from being an actress, she is also a producer and writer, who has acted in numerous successful Tv shows such as How Men Become Dogs (2013), Roomieloverfriends (2014), Get Your Life (2015), Insecure, BoJack Horseman (2018), A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019). Coastal Elites (2020), and many others. Her upcoming series is titled “Rap Sh*t”, which is written and produced by herself only.
Issa Rae Movies
With rising popularity as an actress because of Issa’s magnificent acting in Tv shows, she made her movie debut in 2014 with a movie called “Hard Times”. So far, she has acted in numerous short films and movies including Protect and Serve, The Hate U Give, Hair Love, The Photograph, The Lovebirds, and many others.
In addition to this, Issa is going to give voice to Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman in the upcoming “Untitled Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel”. Her other upcoming movie is “Vengeance”, a horror movie which is going to be released in the upcoming year.
Issa Rae Books and Activism
In 2015, Issa published her debut book titled “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl”, which became a New York Times best-seller in a short span of time. Moreover, she is a human rights and social justice activist.
She uses her social media platforms to bring attention to police violence and brutality against African-Americans and women’s rights around the world. Issa closely works with various NGOs including the ACLU, BLD PWR, Black Lives Matter, and others.
Issa Rae YouTube
Issa runs a Youtube channel titled “Issa Rae Presents”, which has thousands of subscribers as of now, in 2021. On the channel, she mostly shares interviews of different celebrities, lifestyle videos, and travel vlogs. Her latest video on the channel was titled “Michael B. Jordan on Giving It All & Following His Dreams | A Sip w/ Issa Rae”.
Awards and Recognitions
In 2017, Issa received nominations in Golden Globe Awards, NAACP Image Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, and BET Awards in different categories. In the same year, she won her debut NAMIC Vision Awards as Best Performance in Comedy.
In 2020, she won two Black Reel Awards in Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series categories. In the following year, Issa won nominations in Critics’ Choice Television Awards, MTV Movie & TV Awards, Satellite Awards, and others in multiple categories.
Issa Rae Parents and Siblings
Abdoulaye Diop, a doctor, and Delyna Diop, a teacher are Issa’s parents. She has four siblings, whose names are unknown as of now.
Issa Rae Husband
Issa has been married to her longtime boyfriend and a popular businessman named Louis Diame. Both share their romantic photos and videos on different social media platforms.
Facts
- Issa Rae hails from LA, California, USA.
- She is a popular actress, writer, producer, YouTuber, and media celebrity.
- Her hobbies are singing, dancing, traveling, reading books, and writing.
- In 2013, she made her acting debut with a Tv show.
- Issa is fond of singing and enjoys playing guitar.
- Italian and Mexican cusinies are her favorite.
Associated With
Sarah Cooper is also an actress, writer, and social media influencer.
Issa Rae’s Net Worth
Issa Rae’s net worth as of now, in 2021 is thought to be more than 4.56m USD. The sources of her earnings are acting, movies, Tv shows, writing, vlogging, and other business ventures.
Social Media
| @issarae | |
| YouTube | Issa Rae Presents |
| @IssaRae |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Colors | White and Grey |
| Favorite Destination | Paris, France |
| Favorite Actor | Tom Hanks |
| Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Sportsperson | Lionel Messi |
LifeStyle
| Does Issa Rae, Consume Alcohol? | Yes |
| Does she, Smoke? | No |
| Does she, Drive? | Yes |
| Does Issa Rae, Swims? | Yes |
| Does she know cooking? | Yes |
| Is she a Yoga Practitioner? | No |
| Does Gym? | Yes |
| Is Issa Rae a Jogger? | Yes |
| Eating Habit? | Non-Vegetarian |
FAQ
Who is Issa Rae?
Jo-Issa Rae Diop popular as Issa Rae is an American actress, writer, producer, YouTuber, and social media influencer, who rose to popularity as an actress because of her incredible as Jane Johnson in a movie called “A Bitter Lime” and as Callie Josephson in a Tv show titled “Coastal Elites”.
Is Issa Rae married?
Yes, Issa is married to her longtime boyfriend and a popular businessman named Louis Diame.
How old is Issa Rae?
Issa Rae is 36 years old (as of 2021).
When is the Birthday of Issa Rae?
Issa Rae’s birthday is on January 12, 1985.
How tall is Issa Rae?
Issa Rae is roughly 5′ 7″ tall.
Where is Issa Rae from?
Issa Rae is from LA, California, USA.