Akilah Hughes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 31, 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Active Years
- 2011–2025 (15 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Akilah Saidah Kamaria Hughes is an American writer, comedian, actress, podcaster, and YouTuber born on August 31, 1989. Raised in Northern Kentucky, she graduated from Berea College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting. In 2012, she relocated to New York to pursue comedy, where she attended the Upright Citizens Brigade on scholarship. Throughout her career, she has worked as a digital correspondent for networks including MTV, HBO, Fusion TV, and Comedy Central. Her professional credits include writing and starring in video content for various platforms such as Vh1, Elite Daily, Oxygen, Allure Magazine, and Elle Magazine. Additionally, she is a Sundance Episodic Story Labs alumna for a half-hour comedy series and has authored a book of essays.
Career overview
Akilah Saidah Kamaria Hughes is an American writer, comedian, actress, podcaster, and YouTuber. Born on August 31, 1989, in Edgewood, Kentucky, she was raised in the Northern Kentucky area. She attended Berea College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting in 2010. In 2012, she relocated to New York to pursue a career in comedy, during which time she attended the Upright Citizens Brigade on scholarship.
Throughout her career, Hughes has worked as a digital correspondent for various networks, including MTV, HBO, Fusion TV, and Comedy Central. Her professional credits include writing and starring in video content for platforms such as MTV, Fusion, Vh1, Elite Daily, Oxygen, Allure Magazine, and Elle Magazine. She is also recognized as a Sundance Episodic Story Labs alum for a half-hour comedy series. In addition to her digital and television work, she has contributed to the field of literature, with a book of essays published by Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin. Hughes has been based in both Brooklyn, New York, and Los Angeles, California.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Ask Hank Anything (2025)
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (2024) as Self
- In Tandem with Chloe Radcliffe (2024) as Self
- Command Z (2023) Story
- Me, Myself & the Void (2023) as Anna
- Pruning (2023)
- The Rookie (2018) as Wedding Organizer
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Theresa (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Akilah Hughes best known for?
Akilah Hughes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including After Midnight (2024), The Rookie (2018), Hellfighters (1968).
When and where was Akilah Hughes born?
Akilah Hughes was born on August 31, 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Akilah Hughes have?
Akilah Hughes has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2025.
What is Akilah Hughes's background in cinema and television?
Akilah Saidah Kamaria Hughes is an American writer, comedian, actress, podcaster, and YouTuber born on August 31, 1989. Raised in Northern Kentucky, she graduated from Berea College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting. In 2012, she relocated to New York to pursue comedy, where she attended the Upright Citiz...
Akilah Hughes by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rookie (2018) as Wedding Organizer — aged about 28
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Theresa (voice) — aged about 21
- After Midnight (2024) as Self — aged about 34
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