Marsai Martin is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur.
Full name: Caila Marsai Martin
Born: August 14, 2004, in Plano, Texas, USA
Career start: She began acting in commercials as a child before landing her breakout role.
Career Highlights
Breakthrough role: Diane Johnson on the hit ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022). Her witty, sassy character made her a fan favorite and earned her several NAACP Image Awards.
Film success: In 2019, she starred in and executive produced the comedy film Little, making her the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history at just 14 years old.
Production company: She founded Genius Productions, through which she develops film and TV projects focused on fresh, diverse stories.
Other projects: Marsai has appeared in Spirit Untamed (2021), PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023), and continues to expand her career in acting, voice acting, and producing.
Recognition & Impact
Named in Time’s 100 Next list (2019).
Advocates for young Black girls in entertainment and entrepreneurship.
Seen as a trailblazer who has opened doors for youth-led creativity in Hollywood.
