Alex Alomar Akpobome is an American actor, known for his work on the TV shows Industry and Based on a True Story.
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]
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]
Akpobame is a recreational skateboarder. [6]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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