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Ayo Edebiri Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1995-10-03

Birthplace:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Credits:
64 Total Roles

Ayo Edebiri

Acting

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Biography

Ayo Edebiri (born Funmilayo Edebiri, October 3, 1995) is an American actress, comedian, and television writer, and director. She first gained industry recognition for her writing, including work on Big Mouth (2020–2025), where she later voiced the character Missy. Her breakthrough came with her role as Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–2026), a performance that earned widespread critical acclaim and major awards, including an Emmy, two Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe. She was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the episode "Napkins".

She has since starred in comedy films such as Bottoms (2023), and continued to do voice work for projects including Inside Out 2 (2024). In 2025, she starred in both the horror film Opus and the thriller film After the Hunt. Edebiri has also made her Broadway debut in Proof (2026).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2027 Untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Sequel MOVIE April O'Neil (voice)
2026 Clarissa MOVIE Young Sally
2026 Lorne MOVIE Self
2025 Ella McCay MOVIE Susan
2025 I Love LA TV Mimi Rush
2025 After the Hunt MOVIE Maggie Resnick
2025 Opus MOVIE Ariel Ecton
2025 Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV Self - Actress and Comedian
2025 Saturday Night Live: 50th Anniversary Special MOVIE Self
2025 SNL50: The Homecoming Concert MOVIE Self

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