Alex Akpobome
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Alex Alomar Akpobome is an American actor, known for his work on the TV shows Industry and Based on a True Story.
Early life and education
Akpobame was raised in Glendale and Los Feliz, Los Angeles. His father is Nigerian.[1] Akpobame attended boarding school in Oregon, was homeschooled in high school and briefly attended Los Angeles City College.[2] In 2013, he enrolled in the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.[3]
Career
After starring in a series of short films, Akpobame was cast in Lena Waithe's Twenties.[2] In 2022, he joined the second season of Industry and the first season of Based on a True Story.[4][5]
Personal life
Akpobame is a recreational skateboarder.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Twenties | Ben Okwu | |
| 2021 | For All Mankind | Paul DeWeese | |
| 2022 | Industry | Daniel Van Deventer | |
| 2023 | Based on a True Story | Ryan | |
| 2024 | Mr. Crockett | Eddie |
External links
References
- ^ Rudy, Ellie (2022-08-02). "L.A. Native Alex Alomar Akpobome Devours New Role in "Industry"". LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ a b "How Industry's Alex Alomar Akpobome spends his time online". The Face. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ "'Industry's' Alex Akpobome Wants To Be More Than The Black Executive Archetype". HuffPost. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "'Industry's' Alex Alomar Akpobome Talks Tackling Toxic Culture and the Audition Improv That Helped Land Him the Role". www.metacritic.com. 2022-08-01. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2022-11-15). "'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer, 'Industry's' Alex Alomar Akpobome Among Five Cast in Peacock Series 'Based on a True Story' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ "The Unstoppable: An Exclusive Chat with actor Alex Alomar Akpobome - DA MAN Magazine - Make Your Own Style!". daman.co.id. 2022-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-21.