Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri (born Funmilayo Edebiri, October 3, 1995) is an American actress, comedian, and television writer, and director. She first gained industry recognition for her writing, including work on Big Mouth (2020–2025), where she later voiced the character Missy. Her breakthrough came with her role as Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–2026), a performance that earned widespread critical acclaim and major awards, including an Emmy, two Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe.
She has since starred in comedy films such as Bottoms (2023), and continued to do voice work for projects including Inside Out 2 (2024). In 2025, she starred in both the horror film Opus and the thriller film After the Hunt. Edebiri has also made her Broadway debut in Proof (2026).
Born
Oct 03, 1995
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
30 acting
2 crew
Popularity
1.5
Known For
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
as Glory (voice)
Inside Out 2
2024
as Envy (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
2023
as April O'Neil (voice)
After the Hunt
2025
as Maggie Resnick
Bottoms
2023
as Josie
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
2022
as Stella
Opus
2025
as Ariel Ecton
Ella McCay
2025
as Susan
Theater Camp
2023
as Janet Walch
The Sweet East
2023
as Molly
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