Biography
Ebony N. Mayo is an American actress, producer, writer, director, author, and media personality whose career spans film, television, independent production, publishing, and spoken-word performance.
She appeared in the Warner Bros. crime thriller The Little Things, alongside Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, and is also known for her work on Tyler Perry’s BRUH and the FOX musical drama series STAR. Her screen presence combines emotional depth, strength, sophistication, and an ability to bring grounded humanity to a wide range of characters.
Beyond acting, Mayo has worked across multiple areas of production, including writing, directing, producing, assistant directing, post-production coordination, and creative development. Her independent film work includes Daddy’s Home and Welcome to the Family, projects through which she served in several creative capacities both behind and in front of the camera.
Mayo is also the author of Thank God for This Amazing Man: A 45 Day Prayer Devotional + Journal, the first release within her expanding faith, wellness, and lifestyle brand. Her creative work extends into music, poetry, voice performance, motivational speaking, and multimedia storytelling.
Through Ebony N. Mayo LLC, she continues to develop original intellectual property, entertainment projects, books, audio experiences, and purpose-driven media. Her work is rooted in faith, excellence, cultural impact, and a commitment to creating stories that entertain, empower, and inspire.
Born and raised in Virginia, Mayo is based in Los Angeles, California.
