Conphidance
Conphidance | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uchenna Echeazu |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, producer, comedian, musician |
Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu[1][2] is a Nigerian actor, writer, comedian, musician and producer. He began his entertainment career as a dancer and drummer.[3] He is mostly known for starring and being the face of the Apple TV+ series Little America,[4] a guest star recurring role on Bob Hearts Abishola,[5] playing Okoye in American Gods, a recurring role as Curtis "CJ" Jackson in Complications, and a supporting role in The Sacrament.[6][7][8]
Early life
Conphidance was born and raised in Nigeria. His family later moved to the United States.[9][10][11]
Career
Conphidance played the recurring role of Curtis "CJ" James Thompson in Complications opposite Chris Chalk and Jason O'Mara.[12] Later that year, he was cast in Survivor's Remorse opposite Tichina Arnold, Teyonah Parris, and Erica Ash. He guest-starred in Hidden America with Jonah Ray and played supporting roles in The Inspectors on CBS, Satisfaction on USA Network, and Good Behavior on TNT. He appears as Okoye opposite Orlando Jones in Starz fantasy series American Gods, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman as well as the History Channel's Navy SEAL drama, Six.[13] In films, he played supporting roles in Fist Fight, The Sacrament, and Klippers.[14][15][16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Downline | Ikuku | |
| 2013 | Brotherly Love | Emeka | Producer |
| The Sacrament | Guide #1 | ||
| 2014 | Far From the Altar | Kevin | |
| 2016 | Burning Bridges | Chase | |
| Allegiant | Factionless Soldier | ||
| Domestic Seduction | Michael Oto/The Nigerian | ||
| Jake | Producer | ||
| 2017 | Fist Fight | Gangster | |
| Lifeline | Jonah | ||
| 5 Steps To Get Over Your Ex | Egypt | ||
| 2018 | Klippers | Drummer | Producer |
| Samiya | Wale | Executive Producer, Producer | |
| Cold City | Benjamin | ||
| I Am My Own Mother | Kent | ||
| 2019 | Moni | Seleem | |
| Flipped | Amare Diallo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Day Buy Day with Onye-Ala | Onye Ala | 7 episodes; also Producer |
| 2014 | The Originals | Bandleader | |
| Satisfaction | Musician | Episode: "Through Partnership" | |
| 2015 | Complications | Curtis "CJ" Jackson | 8 episodes |
| Survivor's Remorse | Musician | Episode: "Homebound" | |
| 2016 | The Inspectors | Chris Youngsten | Episode: "The One That Got Away" |
| Good Behavior | Town Car Driver | Pilot Episode: "So You're Not an English Teacher" | |
| Hidden America with Jonah Ray | Dimici | Episode: "Atlanta: Past, Present, Living, and Dead" | |
| Going In Sketch Comedy Show | Marcell | 2 episodes | |
| 2015– | Take It or Leave It with Conphidance | Himself | Producer |
| 2017 | Six | CIA Asset/Driver | Episode: "Man Down" |
| American Gods | Okoye | Episode 1.4 "The Secret of Spoons | |
| Project Isisx | Folami | ||
| 2018 | Valor | Khalid's Second Guard | Episode "1.12": "Oscar Mike" |
| Atlanta | Owner | Episode 2.3 "Money Bag Shawty" | |
| Timeless | Dying Union Soldier | Episode 2.9 "The General" | |
| 2019– | Bob Hearts Abishola | Pastor Balogun | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Little America | Iwegbuna Ikeji | Episode 1.3 "The Cowboy" |
References
- ^ http://www.sbvtalentagency.com/talent/conphidance
- ^ https://rollingout.com/2015/06/10/atlanta-math-teacher-conphidance-leaves-classroom-pursue-passion-acting
- ^ Nevins, Julia. "UF alumnus lands television role". The Alligator. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer. "'Little America' Trailer: Apple Anthology Series Is Filled With Tears and 'Only in America…' Jokes (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ Critic, The Futon. "We were Beggars. Now We Are Choosers". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ Caslin, Yvette. "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ Snetiker, Marc. "American Gods bosses answer burning questions from episode 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ Bibbiani, William. "SXSW 2017 Interview 'American Gods' Producers Bryan Fuller and Michael Green". Crave. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Nevins, Julia. "UF alumnus lands television role". The Alligator. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Caslin, Yvette. "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ The Reel Network. "Why This Math Teacher Left the Classroom for Hollywood". The Reel Network. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Caslin, Yvette. "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ Kearney, Kelly. "American Gods – The Secret of Spoon". StarryMag. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ^ Entertainment, Olamild. "Nigerian Actor, Conphidance, Lands Recurring Role On Complications, a USA Network Series". Olamild Entertainment. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Davis, Cindy (2017-05-08). "We're Going Up Around the Bend: American Gods, "The Secret of Spoons"". Oohlo. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- ^ Productions, Skyrunner. "Director Ofu Obekpa is Proud to Introduce His New Film "Klippers"v". Cision PR Newswire. Retrieved 16 February 2017.