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Mara Brock Akil (born May 27, 1970) is an American television producer, screenwriter and director. She became the youngest African American female showrunner and executive producer when she created the sitcom Girlfriends (2000–2008), airing on UPN and The CW, and the first African American female showrunner to have two series simultaneously ...
Mara Brock Akil is a TV and film producer, writer and creator, known for shows like The Game, Being Mary Jane and Black Lightning. She is married to Salim Akil and has two sons. See her biography, awards, credits and photos on IMDb.
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- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Mara Brock Akil
Sep 11, 2020 · Brock Akil's timeless message of self-love and affirmation threaded throughout Girlfriends' eight seasons helped build the show's devout audience—a following that never ceased voicing their...
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Sep 27, 2021 · Mara Brock Akil has wasted little time building up her slate — and newly launched production company Story27 — in the year since she departed Warner Bros. TV for a sweeping pact at Netflix.
Mara Brock Akil is a TV writer, producer and creator of shows like Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane. She is married to Salim Akil and has two sons. Learn more about her career, awards and trivia on IMDb.
- May 27, 1970
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Dec 20, 2023 · Mara Brock Akil is the creator of television series including “Girlfriends,” “The Game,” “Being Mary Jane,” and “Love Is ___.” Read More About: The 'Being Mary Jane' creator on...
Mar 7, 2024 · Pittman and Harris join Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. in the adaptation of Judy Blume's novel about two Black teens' first love. Pittman plays Justin's mother, a corporate executive, and Harris plays his father, a restauranteur.