History of Ayo Edebiri in Timeline
Ayo Edebiri is a multi-talented American actress, comedian, writer, and director. She is most prominently known for her role as chef Sydney Adamu in the acclaimed comedy-drama series, *The Bear*. Her performance in *The Bear* has garnered her significant recognition, including a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She also received a nomination from the Directors Guild of America for her directing work on the episode "Napkins".
October 3, 1995: Ayo Edebiri's Birth
On October 3, 1995, Funmilayo Edebiri, known professionally as Ayo Edebiri, was born. She is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and director.
2009: Millicent Shelton Nominated for Comedy Directing
In 2009, Millicent Shelton was the first Black woman nominated for comedy directing for "30 Rock".
2014: Acted in Defectives
In 2014, Ayo Edebiri acted in an episode of the series "Defectives".
May 2020: Ayo and Rachel Are Single Aired on Comedy Central
In May 2020, Ayo Edebiri's scripted digital series "Ayo and Rachel Are Single", which she co-wrote and co-starred in with Rachel Sennott, began airing on Comedy Central.
August 2020: Replacement in Big Mouth
In August 2020, Ayo Edebiri was selected to replace Jenny Slate as the voice of Missy in "Big Mouth".
2020: Writer and Voice Actor in Big Mouth
From 2020, Ayo Edebiri was a writer and voice actor on the Netflix animated adult comedy series "Big Mouth".
2021: Recurring Role in Dickinson
In 2021, Ayo Edebiri had a recurring role in the Apple TV+ period romance series "Dickinson".
2022: Acted in Hello
In 2022, Ayo Edebiri acted in a supporting role in the film adaptation of the Jennifer E. Smith young adult novel "Hello".
2022: Writer and Consulting Producer for What We Do in the Shadows
In 2022, Ayo Edebiri became a writer and consulting producer on the FX series "What We Do in the Shadows", earning a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award.
2022: Cast Member in The Bear
In 2022, Ayo Edebiri gained prominence as a main cast member on "The Bear" and received a Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Independent Spirit Award.
2022: Writer for What We Do in the Shadows
In 2022, Ayo Edebiri was a writer for the FX horror comedy series "What We Do in the Shadows".
2023: Claimed Irish Heritage
During a red carpet interview in 2023, Ayo Edebiri jokingly said she had played "Jenny the Donkey" in "The Banshees of Inisherin", leading to her "adoption" as an "honorary Irishwoman".
2023: Coproduced, Appeared, and Wrote on Mulligan
In 2023, Ayo Edebiri co-produced, appeared, and served as a writer on "Mulligan", an animated series for Netflix. She also voiced Glory Grant in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and April O'Neil in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem". She also appeared in the Mel Brooks Hulu series "History of the World, Part II" and the "Black Mirror" episode "Joan Is Awful".
2023: Recurring Role in Abbott Elementary
In 2023, Ayo Edebiri had a recurring role in the ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary".
2023: Starred in Theater Camp and Bottoms
In 2023, Ayo Edebiri starred in the comedy films "Theater Camp" and "Bottoms". She also voiced Glory Grant in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and April O'Neil in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem".
2024: Appeared in Tyler, The Creator's Music Video
In 2024, Ayo Edebiri appeared as a crazed woman in the music video for Tyler, The Creator's single, "Noid".
2024: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In 2024, Ayo Edebiri hosted "Saturday Night Live" with Jennifer Lopez as the musical guest.
2024: Won Primetime Emmy Award
In 2024, Ayo Edebiri won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also made her directorial debut in "The Bear" episode "Napkins".
January 2025: Nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award
In January 2025, Ayo Edebiri was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series for "The Bear".
February 2025: Directed Music Video for Clairo's Terrapin
In February 2025, Ayo Edebiri directed the music video for Clairo's song, "Terrapin", which starred "Weird Al" Yankovic. Also in February 2025, it was announced that Edebiri was in talks to star in and write a film based on the children's television show "Barney & Friends".
September 2025: Signed Pledge for Palestine
In September 2025, Ayo Edebiri signed an open pledge with Film Workers for Palestine, pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions.
2025: Nominated for Emmy Awards
For season three of "The Bear", in 2025 Ayo Edebiri received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and another for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. Additionally, "TheWrap" named Edebiri to its list of the top 10 TV performers of 2025. Edebiri and Lionel Boyce were nominated for an WGA Award for Episodic Comedy for "Worms".
2025: Starred in Opus, After the Hunt, and Ella McCay
In 2025, Ayo Edebiri starred in the psychological-thrillers "Opus", "After the Hunt", and the political drama "Ella McCay".
2025: Writer and Voice Actor in Big Mouth
In 2025, Ayo Edebiri was a writer and voice actor on the Netflix animated adult comedy series "Big Mouth".
2025: Filmed Clarissa in Lagos
In 2025, Nigerian filmmakers Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri cast Ayo Edebiri in "Clarissa", their adaptation of the Virginia Woolf novel "Mrs Dalloway", which was filmed in Lagos.
2026: Broadway Revival of Proof
In 2026, Ayo Edebiri starred as Catherine in a Broadway revival of "Proof" and was nominated for a Drama League award.
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