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Actor

Gina Yashere: Movies & Box Office

films
8
on screen
2001–2024
box office
$54.6M
average score
60
Born
April 6, 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace
Bethnal Green, London, England
Full name
Regina Obedapo Iyashere
Citizenship
British
Occupations
comedian, actress, writer
Years active
1996-present
Career at a glance

Gina Yashere's Career in Numbers

Gina Yashere's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gina Yashere works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mr In-Between (2001) to Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Gina Yashere Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 1
  3. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Gina Yashere's busiest decade, with 1 films.

Gina Yashere Movies by Genre

  • Documentary 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Thriller 1

Documentary is the genre Gina Yashere has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of adventure (1).

Gina Yashere Career Milestones

First film
Mr In-Between 2001
Biggest box office hit
Early Man $54.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
Early Man Movie Echo Score 68
8 credits

Gina Yashere Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Gina Yashere is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Gina Yashere?

Gina Yashere was born in Bethnal Green, London, England in 1974 and is 52 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Regina Obedapo Iyashere, widely known by her stage name Gina Yashere, was born on 6 April 1974 in Bethnal Green, London, to Nigerian parents and grew up navigating the cultural crossroads of a vibrant East London community. Before stepping onto the comedy stage, she broke gender barriers as the first female lift maintenance technician and engineer at her company, an experience she frequently references to highlight both workplace discrimination and the absurdities of everyday life. Her early foray into comedy began with a finalist spot in the 1996 Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competition, launching a career that would span both sides of the Atlantic and cement her reputation as a sharp social satirist.

Over the ensuing decades, Yashere has become a household name in both British and American entertainment, delivering memorable performances on shows such as The Lenny Henry Show, Mock the Week, and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. She broke new ground in 2008 as the first Briton to appear on Def Comedy Jam and later co‑hosted the MOBO Awards alongside 2Baba and Coolio. In 2015 she featured on Gotham Comedy Live, and her one‑hour Showtime special Skinny Btch* showcased her fearless commentary on race, gender, and pop culture. As a writer and co‑showrunner, she helped create the groundbreaking sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, the first U.S. series to centre a Nigerian family, while also portraying Kemi, the protagonist’s best friend. Openly lesbian, Yashere resides in Altadena, California with her partner Nina Rose Fischer, and continues to influence the comedy landscape with her blend of observational wit and unapologetic authenticity.

FAQ

Gina Yashere: Questions & Answers

How many movies Gina Yashere has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Gina Yashere been in?

Gina Yashere is credited on 8 films, from 2001 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Gina Yashere's highest-grossing movie?

Early Man (2018) is Gina Yashere's biggest box office hit, with $54.6M worldwide, ahead of The Comedian’s Guide to Survival (2016) ($95). Across every film with box office figures, Gina Yashere's movies have made $54.6M.

Gina Yashere's biggest hits

What is the best Gina Yashere movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gina Yashere's best-rated film is Early Man (2018) with a score of 68, followed by Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022) (52).

Best Gina Yashere movies, ranked

How old is Gina Yashere?

Gina Yashere is 52 years old, born on April 6, 1974 in Bethnal Green, London, England.

What is Gina Yashere's newest movie?

The most recent film on Gina Yashere's filmography is No One Asked You (2024), in the role of Self.

The Best Gina Yashere Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 8 credits.

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