Marsai Martin set the record for the Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood in 2019.
What is Marsai Martin Famous For?
Known for her role as Diane Johnson in the comedy series, ‘Black-ish,’ Marsai Martin earned the Guinness World Records title for her breakout fantasy comedy film ‘Little’ in 2019, where she also stars as young Joran Sanders.
The idea for the movie began in her living room where she first brought the idea to her parents.
After workshopping the concept then 10 years old, Martin took her proposal to Blackish creator, Kenya Barris, and in her own words, “the rest was history.”
Martin also signed a deal with Universal Pictures developing scripted projects.
Born 14 August 2004, was aged 14 years 241 days when her film Little was released on 12 April 2019.
Although she was not presented with the award until the following year, the record acknowledges that she was 14 years and 241 days old when “Little” was released.
“She is not only tremendously talented in front of the camera but offers a unique perspective as a creator and producer that will resonate with all audiences,”
Peter Cramer, president of Universal Pictures.
Martin will appear in the 2021 edition of the physical Guinness World Records book. With several projects along the way, and while currently working on another film, “StepMonster” with her production company, Genius Productions. The trailblazing teen said she wants the younger generation to “see that anything is possible, no matter how old you are, no matter what time, what place, it has to all start with you.”
“I hope that all the young Black girls out there really see how a change can really happen, just by being yourself, just by any imagination you have that can run wild. You only live once so go for it,” Marsai said.
Marsai Martin Career Timeline
- Martin’s career started when a photographer asked Martin’s parents to submit the photos taken to talent agencies. Out of four agencies, one of the agencies signed her.
- She eventually landed a commercial for Choice Hotel. She was only 5 when she landed her first job.
- In 2013, her family eventually moved to Los Angeles so that Martin could pursue an acting career.
- Cast in one of the main roles as Diane Johnson in her television debut series, Black-ish.
- She has been the series regular since its first season.
- For her work in Black-ish, she has received numerous accolades.
- Martin made her film debut in the lead role as Melody Ellison in the Amazon Studios’ original film, An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win.
- made her feature film debut with the 2019 comedy film, Little. She was also the executive producer of the film.
- won several accolades for Little as well.
- Appeared in comedy film Fun Mom Dinner in 2017.
- Her Genius Productions company signed a first-look production deal with Universal in February 2019.
- Her first film as part of the deal is a comedy film about a teenage girl who is adjusting to life with a new stepmother. The film is titled StepMonster.
- She has voice roles in tv series, Goldie & Bear, The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show, Elna of Avalor, and Vampirina.
- Guest appeared in tv shows, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Mixed-ish.
- She appeared in the main role of Aggro in the computer-animated web series, DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders in 2019.
- In May 2019 became annouced to produce and star in the Universal Picture’s film adaptation of Amari and the Night Brothers.
- She became announced to produce the comedy film, Queen in December 2019.
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