Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1995-10-03
- Born Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Height:
5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri is a talented American actress, comedian, and writer, known for her versatility and humor. Born on October 3, 1995, in Boston, Massachusetts, she grew up in a Pentecostal household with a Nigerian father and a Bajan mother. Her interest in comedy began in eighth grade, leading her to join an improv club and later pursue dramatic writing at New York University. Edebiri gained widespread recognition for her role as Sydney Adamu in the hit series The Bear, which earned her multiple awards, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy. She has also contributed as a writer and voice actor for Big Mouth and worked on What We Do in the Shadows. Her film credits include Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and Bottoms. Recently, she starred as Ariel Ecton in the psychological thriller Opus (2025). Beyond acting, Edebiri is celebrated for her wit and advocacy for representation in Hollywood.
Awards :
24 wins & 51 nominations
