Ashley Black, 1985
Writers · June 15, 1985
Ashley Black
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Ashley Black is 40 years old, born June 15, 1985 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Ashley Black built a career writing and performing sharp political comedy for TV. Born in 1985, she was a writer and correspondent for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, where she won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. She's also written for Ted Lasso and The Amber Ruffin Show, and starred on A Black Lady Sketch Show. A Gemini, Black balances sketch performance with behind-the-scenes writing across comedy and drama.
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Biography
Ashley Black's Emmy came from her work as writer and correspondent on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee between 2016 and 2019. Beyond political comedy, she wrote for the Apple TV+ sports dramedy Ted Lasso, the late-night sketch series The Amber Ruffin Show, and the sketch comedy show A Black Lady Sketch Show, where she also performed. As a screenwriter and actor, Black straddles both sides of production—crafting dialogue and stepping into roles herself. Born June 15, 1985 in the US, she is a Gemini, the sign associated with communication and versatility, traits evident in her range across writing, producing, and performance. Life-path 8 individuals are often drawn to authority and large-scale projects—a pattern visible in her Emmy-winning work and involvement across multiple prestige television platforms. Comedians and writers in her era often emerged from digital media and live performance; Black's rise followed the post-cable, streaming-native shift in late-night and sketch comedy.
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Trivia
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special during her tenure on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
- Worked as both writer and performer on A Black Lady Sketch Show, blending behind-the-scenes and on-camera roles.
- Her writing credits span comedy (Full Frontal, The Amber Ruffin Show) and drama (Ted Lasso), showing range across genres.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Ashley Black extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ashley Black?
- Ashley Black is 40 years old (born June 15, 1985).
- When is Ashley Black's birthday?
- Ashley Black was born on June 15, 1985.
- What is Ashley Black's zodiac sign?
- Ashley Black is a Gemini, born June 15, 1985.
- What is Ashley Black's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ashley Black was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Ashley Black from?
- Ashley Black is from United States.
- What does Ashley Black do?
- Ashley Black is a writer.
- Is Ashley Black still alive?
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