Issa Rae

Issa Rae

American actor and writer
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Jo-Issa Rae Diop (born January 12, 1985), known as Issa Rae, is an American actress, writer, and producer. Rae first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. Since 2011, Rae has continued to develop her YouTube channel, which features various short films, web series, and other content created by people of color.

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Issa Rae was born on Saturday, 12 January 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her full name at birth was Jo-Issa Rae Diop. She is best known as an actress. Rae's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Issa attended high school at King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science. For university, she studied at Standford University. She is 5' 9½" (177 cm) tall and weighs 139 lbs (63 kg) with a slim build. She has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). Her net worth is reported to be $4,000,000 US dollars. Issa Rae is 39 years old and her zodiac star sign is Capricorn.

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Full name at birth
Jo-Issa Rae Diop
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Claim to fame
Insecure
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Date of birth
12 January 1985
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Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Actress, Director, Producer, Writer, Web Series Creator
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Height
5' 9½" (177 cm)
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Weight
139 lbs (63 kg)
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Distinctive feature
  • Tall, slim physique
  • Fuller lips
  • Afro or long dreads haircut
  • Bright white teeth
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Net worth
$4,000,000 USD
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High school
King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science
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University
  • Standford University
  • New York Film Academy
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Talent agency
  • ColorCreative (Company) in Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Issa Rae Productions (Company) in Los Angeles, California, United States
  • United Talent Agency (UTA) (Talent Agent, Appearance, Voice, Literary) in Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • 3 Arts Entertainment (Manager) in Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • AM PR Group (Publicist) in Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush & Kaller (Legal Representative) in Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Partner: Louis Diame (Married)
Mar 2019-
Issa Rae and Louis Diame

Issa Rae is known for her role in the film The Lovebirds (2020) as executive producer.

She is also known for her role in the TV special The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards (2017) as Self - Presenter.

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