Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Personal context

Summary

Kirby Howell-Baptiste is a British actor known for Killing Eve, Barry, The Good Place, and The Sandman, with roles that span comedy, drama, and fantasy. She has said television should portray a wider range of people responsibly, and has described the limited opportunities for black actors in Britain and the value of complex black characters on screen. She co-wrote the picture books Little Black Girl and Little black Boy, which celebrate black children’s potential, confidence, and joy. Her public comments and books show a sustained interest in representation and Black empowerment; no public party campaigning or political affiliation is on record.