Conphidance

Conphidance
Born Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Alma mater University of Florida
Occupation Actor, writer, producer, comedian, musician

Conphidance is an actor, writer, comedian, musician and producer. He began his entertainment career as a dancer and drummer.[1] He is mostly known for playing Okoye in American Gods, a recurring role as Curtis "CJ" Jackson in Complications, and a supporting role in The Sacrament.[2][3][4]

Early life

Conphidance was born and raised in Nigeria. His family later moved to the United States.[5][6][7]

Career

Conphidance played the recurring role of Curtis "CJ" James Thompson in Complications opposite Chris Chalk and Jason O'Mara.[8] 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 (2016 TV series) 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.[9] In films, he played supporting roles in Fist Fight, The Sacrament, and Klippers.[10][11][12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Downline Ikuku
2013 Brotherly Love Emeka Also Producer
The Sacrament Guide #1
2014 Far From the Altar Kevin
2016 Burning Bridges Chase
Allegiant Factionless Soldier
Domestic Seduction Michael Oto/The Nigerian
2017 Fist Fight Gangster
Klippers Drummer Also Producer

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 Also Producer
2017 Six CIA Asset/Driver Episode: "Man Down"
American Gods Okoye Episode: "1.4"
Project Isisx Folami

References

  1. ↑ Nevins, Julia. "UF alumnus lands television role". The Alligator. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  2. ↑ Caslin, Yvette. "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Snetiker, Marc. "American Gods bosses answer burning questions from episode 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
  4. ↑ Bibbiani, William. "SXSW 2017 Interview 'American Gods' Producers Bryan Fuller and Michael Green". Crave. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Nevins, Julia. "UF alumnus lands television role". The Alligator. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ Caslin, Yvette. "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  7. ↑ The Reel Network. "Why This Math Teacher Left the Classroom for Hollywood". The Reel Network. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  8. ↑ Caslin, Yvette. "Atlanta math teacher, Conphidance, leaves the classroom to pursue his passion for acting". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  9. ↑ Kearney, Kelly. "American Gods – The Secret of Spoon". StarryMag. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  10. ↑ Entertainment, Olamild. "Nigerian Actor, Conphidance, Lands Recurring Role On Complications, a USA Network Series". Olamild Entertainment. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ Davis, Cindy. "We're Going Up Around the Bend: American Gods, "The Secret of Spoons"". Oohlo. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  12. ↑ 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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