Emmy Award-Winning Television Writer & Producer Known for "Girlfriends," "Black Lightning" & "Stamped from the Beginning"; Founder of Akil Productions & Story27
Mara Brock Akil Biography
Mara Brock Akil has carved out an impressive career in the American television industry. At age 30, she became the youngest African American showrunner on broadcast network television, a feat she achieved with the sitcom "Girlfriends". Brock Akil continued to blaze trails, creating "Being Mary Jane," BET's first drama series, and co-creating the romantic drama "Love Is" on OWN. As an executive producer, she also played a significant role in the DC Arrowverse series "Black Lightning" on The CW. Her prowess extends beyond the small screen, with her screenplay for the film "Sparkle" earning a nomination for Outstanding Screenplay at the Black Reel Awards.
Adding to her portfolio, Brock Akil founded Akil Productions in 2000 and Story27 with Netflix in 2021, further solidifying her foothold in the industry. Her association with Netflix yielded three series and one documentary, demonstrating her versatile storytelling abilities. Her extensive work as a screenwriter and producer also includes renowned shows such as "Moesha," "The Jamie Foxx Show," and "Cougar Town". Outside of her production endeavors, Brock Akil has also contributed to public discussions and media interviews, often discussing her career and the portrayal of black women on television.
Brock Akil's contributions to the television industry have not gone unnoticed. Her list of accolades includes the Legacy Award at the AAFCA TV Honors, the Industry Visionary Award from the American Black Film Festival, and the Trailblazer Award by the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, all of which she received in the mid-2020s. Other notable honors include the Shot Caller Award by Black Girls Rock! and the Visionary Award at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards. On top of these, her documentary "Stamped from the Beginning" was nominated for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking at the Primetime Emmy Awards, further showcasing her diverse talents.
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Mara Brock Akil | Full Interview
The iconic creator of “Girlfriends” Mara Brock Akil tells Sherri about adapting the iconic Judy Blume teen novel “Forever” into a series for...
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