Gbenga Akinnagbe can be seen in the FX series The Old Man, playing the series regular role of Julian opposite Jeff Bridges. Most recently he starred in the Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park production of Merry Wives as Mister Nduka Ford. He recently recurred as MOOK in the Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga and guest starred as Jordan in Amazon's anthology series Modern Love opposite Zoe Chao. Gbenga received rave reviews for his performance of Tom Robinson in his year-long Broadway debut of Aaron Sorkin's hit adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird opposite Jeff Daniels and was honored with a Theatre World Award. Gbenga's career defining turn as Chris Partlow in The Wire led to memorable roles on hit shows including 24, FBI: Most Wanted, The Deuce, Live Another Day, Barbershop, The Following, Nurse Jackie, and The Good Wife. His extensive film credits include The Sun is Also a Star, Starbright, All the Devil's Men, and DC Noir (which he also co-directed), Detroit, Egg, Crown Heights, Detour, Independence Day 2, Fort Bliss, Mall, Big Words, Overnight, Lottery Ticket, Edge of Darkness, The Taking of Pelham 123, and The Savages. Additional theater credits include Fulfillment and Lower Ninth at The Flea, The Thin Place at The Intiman, and A View from 151st Street at The Public. Gbenga was born in Washington, D.C. to Nigerian parents and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is the founder and managing director of Liberated People, a social justice lifestyle brand.
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The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense.
Azhar Bande-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail.
On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.
Jo Richards has trouble saying "no."
Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control."
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