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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 on broadcast network television when she created ...
- 1994–present
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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- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Mara Brock Akil
Sep 11, 2020 · Mara Brock Akil on the Everlasting Influence of. Girlfriends. The series was a game-changing sitcom that centered on the diverse stories of dynamic Black women. Twenty years later, its impact is ...
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Oct 14, 2022 · Mara Brock Akil is a Northwestern alum and a prolific television writer, producer, and showrunner who created hits like Girlfriends, The Game, and Black Lightening. She shared her journey, career success, and life lessons with Dean E. Patrick Johnson in a dialogue event at the School of Communication.
Dec 20, 2023 · The creator of 'Girlfriends' and 'Being Mary Jane' shares her fond memories of the seminal dramedy that inspired her to become a writer. She praises the show's cinematic choices, its depiction of teenage angst, and its beacon for what was possible for her to create.
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Mara Brock Akil is a native of Los Angeles and a graduate of Northwestern University. She is a producer, writer and director of TV shows such as "Girlfriends", "The Game" and "The Jamie Foxx Show". She is married to Salim Akil and has two sons. She has won several awards and honors for her work in the entertainment industry.
