Marsai Martin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 14, 2004 in Plano, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1987–2026 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 64 credits in database
Biography
Caila Marsai Martin is an American actress and producer born on August 14, 2004, in Plano, Texas. She is best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish from 2014 to 2022. In 2019, Martin starred in and produced the comedy film Little at the age of 14, earning a Guinness World Record as the youngest Hollywood executive producer for the film. That same year, Time magazine named her to its Time 100 Next list. In 2022, she produced and starred in the sports comedy film Fantasy Football. Martin has a total of 56 known acting credits on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Caila Marsai Martin is an American actress and producer born on August 14, 2004, in Plano, Texas. She is best known for her television role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish, which aired from 2014 to 2022.
In 2019, Martin starred in the comedy film Little and also served as a producer at the age of 14. This achievement earned her the Guinness World Record as the youngest Hollywood executive producer. The year the film was released, Time magazine named her to its Time 100 Next list.
Continuing her work in film, Martin produced and starred in the sports comedy film Fantasy Football in 2022. Across her career, she has accumulated 56 known credits in acting on the Movie Database platform.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Girl Dad (2026)
- Girl Dad (2026) Producer
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- G20 (2025) as Serena Sutton
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past (2025) as Yesi Scala (voice)
- Good Times (2024) as Grey (voice)
- LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024) as Yesi Scala (voice)
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) as Liberty (voice)
- Saturdays (2023) Executive Producer
- Good Burger 2 (2023) as Friendly Customer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) as Iyanna (voice)
- Spirit & Friends (2022) as Pru (voice)
- The Hair Tales (2022) as Self
- Fantasy Football (2022) as Callie Coleman
- Fantasy Football (2022) Producer
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 (2022) as Self
- Remix My Space with Marsai Martin (2022)
- Remix My Space with Marsai Martin (2022) as Self
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising (2022) as Self
- black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special (2022) as Self
- Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky (2021) as Aggro (voice)
- PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) as Liberty (voice)
- Spirit Untamed (2021) as Prudence Granger (voice)
- Amend: The Fight for America (2021) as Self
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (2021) as Self
- The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World (2021) as Self
- A Night at the Academy Museum (2021) as Self
- Soul of a Nation (2021) as Self
- Dear Earth (2021) as Self
- Cardi Tries (2020) as Self
- Punk'd (2020) as Self
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon (2020) as Aggro (voice)
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020) as Aggro (voice)
- Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (2020)
- Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday (2020) as Aggro (voice)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Reniece
- mixed-ish (2019) as Diane Johnson
- Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019) as Aggro (voice)
- Little (2019) as Young Jordan Sanders
- Little (2019) Idea
- Little (2019) Executive Producer
- grown-ish (2018) as Diane Johnson
- Dancing with the Stars: Juniors (2018) as Self - Audience Member
- This Is Love (2018) as Self
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Fun Mom Dinner (2017) as Hannah
- An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win (2016) as Melody Ellison
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Aisha
- The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015) as (voice)
- black-ish (2014) as Diane Johnson
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter
- Brain Games (2011) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self
- Kids' Choice Awards (1987) as Self - Presenter
- The Neverending Pillow Fort
- Amari and the Night Brothers as Amari
- Amari and the Night Brothers Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marsai Martin best known for?
Marsai Martin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Girl Dad (2026), Girl Dad (2026), Hollywood Squares (2025), G20 (2025).
When and where was Marsai Martin born?
Marsai Martin was born on August 14, 2004 in Plano, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Marsai Martin have?
Marsai Martin has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is Marsai Martin's background in cinema and television?
Caila Marsai Martin is an American actress and producer born on August 14, 2004, in Plano, Texas. She is best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish from 2014 to 2022. In 2019, Martin starred in and produced the comedy film Little at the age of 14, earning a Guinness World Record as the younges...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self — aged about 8
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter — aged about 8
- Kids' Choice Awards (1987) as Self - Presenter — aged about 17
- grown-ish (2018) as Diane Johnson — aged about 13
- An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win (2016) as Melody Ellison — aged about 11
- Brain Games (2011) as Self — aged about 6
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