Nyambi Nyambi Biography

Fast Facts

• Named to the All-Name Team by ESPN's Dick Vitale for the best names in college basketball
• Holds a master's degree in acting from New York Universtiy and is working toward a second master's degree from the University of Oklahoma, his family's alma mater
• Was a basketball player at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa․, and was the only three-year letter winner on the team during his third year
• Made his screen acting debut in "Day Night Day Night" in 2006
• Quote: "(On being a native Oklahoman) "I like to say I'm Sooner-born, Sooner-bred and when I die, I'll be Sooner-dead․""
• Quote: "(On his already blossoming career) "I love acting․ It gives me the same feeling I used to get years ago when I was in my neighborhood dribbling a basketball․ I am so excited․ It feels like this is just the beginning of my career․""
• Quote: "(On what he believes) "I'm very optimistic․ I believe it's important to celebrate the work of other people and have faith that your day to shine is coming․""
• Known for his role as Samuel in "Mike & Molly․"
• Performed in the Broadway revival of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone․"
• Is a company member of the Classical Theatre of Harlem, and the LAByrith Theatre Company, both in New York
• Was an associate producer on the short film "Kuhani" in 2013