Acting
Kara Young
Place of Birth
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity
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Biography
Kara Young is an American actress. She had her breakout role in the series I’m a Virgo (2023), and in 2026 starred in the films I Love Boosters and Is God Is. She has won two Tony Awards for her roles in the plays Purlie Victorious (2024) and Purpose (2025), while also earning nominations for Clyde's (2022) and Cost of Living (2023).
Photos
The View
Self
1997 • 2 episodes
The Sherri Shepherd Show
Self - Guest
2022 • 1 episode
Great Performances
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
1971 • 1 episode
Marvel's The Punisher
Wendy
2017 • 2 episodes
The Other Two
VMA Announcer (voice)
2019 • 1 episode
Is God Is
Racine
2026
I'm a Virgo
Jones
2023 • 7 episodes
I Love Boosters
Crying Black Mother
2026
Chemical Hearts
La
2020
Master
Sascha
2022
Sis
Michelle
2023
We Strangers
Mari Winters
2025
Clyde's
Letitia
2021
Silent Partner
Kosi Jones
2021
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
2024
LUCID
Deja
2018
Blow Up My Life
Charlie August
2023
White Face
Kara
2017
Hair Wolf
Cami
2018
Over the Threshold
Room Service
2019