Quick Facts
Born:
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Birthplace:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Kara Young
Acting
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Biography
Kara Young is an American actress. She had her breakout role in the series I’m a Virgo (2023), and in 2026 starred in the films I Love Boosters and Is God Is. She has won two Tony Awards for her roles in the plays Purlie Victorious (2024) and Purpose (2025), while also earning nominations for Clyde's (2022) and Cost of Living (2023).
Known For
Marvel's The Punisher
Wendy
Chemical Hearts
La
Master
Sascha
The View
Self
The Other Two
VMA Announcer (voice)
I Love Boosters
Crying Black Mother
I'm a Virgo
Jones
Is God Is
Racine
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Love Boosters MOVIE | Crying Black Mother |
| 2026 | Is God Is MOVIE | Racine |
| 2025 | We Strangers MOVIE | Mari Winters |
| 2024 | Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch MOVIE | Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins |
| 2023 | Blow Up My Life MOVIE | Charlie August |
| 2023 | Sis MOVIE | Michelle |
| 2023 | I'm a Virgo TV | Jones |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Master MOVIE | Sascha |
| 2022 | F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K MOVIE | Yolanda |