X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Mara Brock Akil

Birth Name:
Mara Dionne Brock
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

Credits See All

Black Lightning
Being Mary Jane
Being Mary Jane

Latest News See All

Black Lightning's Tobias Is Thrilled to Be TV's First Bad Boy with Albinism

Marvin "Krondon" Jones III can understand the source of Tobias' anger

Thu, Feb 8, 2018

Why Black Lightning Has a Heavier Burden to Bear than Other Superheroes

It runs so much deeper than it seems

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Black Lightning Is The CW's Most Personal Superhero Story

The CW series is breaking new ground thanks to showrunner Salim Akil

Tue, Jan 16, 2018

The CW's Black Lightning Finds Its Leading Man

The new man in tights is no stranger to The CW

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

BET Green-Lights Drama from The Game Creators

BET has given the green light to Single Black Female, a drama from The Game creators Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil, Deadline reports. The project is about the personal and professional life of an Atlanta-based talk show host. The series, written by Brock Akil, is part of the Akils' deal with the network that includes a series and several pilot commitments. Check out more of today's news

Mon, Feb 13, 2012

Trailers & Videos See All

Buzzworthy: Why Love Is Feels so Timely
2:06
Sparkle: Salim Akil On Jordin Sparks
1:20
Sparkle: Mike Epps On The Comedy In The Film
0:33
Sparkle (Uk)
2:28
Sparkle
2:31
Sparkle (English Trailer 1)
2:26

TV Listings