Chet Bashari Anekwe is a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker whose work bridges Hollywood, Nollywood, and New York theater. Born in Lagos and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New...
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Chet Bashari Anekwe is a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker whose work bridges Hollywood, Nollywood, and New York theater. Born in Lagos and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he has delivered compelling performances in films like Phat Girlz, Unwanted Guest, and Bianca, earning accolades such as the 2012 GIAMA and NAFCA awards for Best Actor in a Diaspora Film. Anekwe's television credits include appearances on How to Get Away with Murder, Scorpion, The Affair, and New Girl. He currently stars as Efe Omowale in Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living on BET. Beyond the screen, he is celebrated for his dynamic stage presence and award-winning theater performances.
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Mar 2, 1972
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54 years old
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Nigeria
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