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Gbenga Akinnagbe Biography

Birth Name:Gbenga Akinnagbe

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Established the company Liberated People, which aims to encourage individuals to make a change in the world
Ran the 2011 and 2012 NYC Marathon in support for the All for Africa Palm Out Poverty campaign
Studied political science and English at Bucknell University on a wrestling scholarship
Made his first on-screen appearance in the series "Barbershop․"
Known for portraying the character Chris Partlow in the series "The Wire․"
Began publishing articles in The New York Times in 2009