Conphidance
Born
Uchenna Echeazu

Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Florida
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, producer, comedian, musician
Years active2011-present

Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu[1][2] is a Nigerian American 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
2022 Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Keon Sumpter

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

  1. ^ "Conphidance (Uchenna Echeazu)".
  2. ^ "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". 10 June 2015.
  3. ^ Nevins, Julia. "UF alumnus lands television role". The Alligator. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ Maas, Jennifer (19 December 2019). "'Little America' Trailer: Apple Anthology Series Is Filled With Tears and 'Only in America…' Jokes (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  5. ^ Critic, The Futon. "We were Beggars. Now We Are Choosers". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  6. ^ Caslin, Yvette (10 June 2015). "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  7. ^ Snetiker, Marc. "American Gods bosses answer burning questions from episode 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Nevins, Julia. "UF alumnus lands television role". The Alligator. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ Caslin, Yvette (10 June 2015). "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  11. ^ The Reel Network. "Why This Math Teacher Left the Classroom for Hollywood". The Reel Network. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  12. ^ Caslin, Yvette (10 June 2015). "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  13. ^ Kearney, Kelly. "American Gods – The Secret of Spoon". StarryMag. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  14. ^ Entertainment, Olamild. "Nigerian Actor, Conphidance, Lands Recurring Role On Complications, a USA Network Series". Olamild Entertainment. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  15. ^ Davis, Cindy (2017-05-08). "We're Going Up Around the Bend: American Gods, "The Secret of Spoons"". Oohlo. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  16. ^ Productions, Skyrunner. "Director Ofu Obekpa is Proud to Introduce His New Film "Klippers"v". Cision PR Newswire. Retrieved 16 February 2017.

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