Chido Nwokocha
Chido Nwokocha is an American actor.
Chido Nwokocha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sacramento, CA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life and education
Chido Nwokocha is a Nigerian-American who grew up in Sacramento, California.[1] He attended Ohio University, where he played wide receiver.[2] After college, he played professionally for the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League. When a knee injury cut his football career short, he pursued an acting career.[3]
Career
Currently, Chido Nwokocha is a series regular in the BET show Sistas, written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry.[4][5][6] Sistas was renewed for a second season and he will return as Gary Marshall Borders.[7] He has also appeared in a recurring role in TNT’s Murder in the First,[8] and guested on such series as Days of Our Lives,[9] and The Night Shift. Film credits include Destroyer, The Mendoza Line, Bad Therapy and Top Gun: Maverick.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quantum Leap | Dr. Felix Watts | |
| 2019 | Sistas | Gary Marshall Borders | Series regular
33 episodes |
| 2019 | The Rookie | Marcos Gibson | |
| 2018 | Day of Our Lives | Luke | |
| 2013 | Little Daddy | Arresting Officer | |
| 2013 | Wives with Knives | Steve / Matthew | 2 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Something from Tiffany's | Brian |
| The Seven Faces of Jane | Tayo | |
| Top Gun: Maverick | Mission Controller | |
| 2020 | Wildcat | Medic |
| 2020 | Bad Therapy | Policeman |
| 2018 | Destroyer | Cop |
| 2014 | Fist 2 Fist 2: Weapon of Choice | Dono Marro |
| 2014 | The Mendoza Line | Doc |
References
- Horner, Cynthia (2020-12-09). "Meet Chido Nwokocha: Sistas' Delectable Hunk Of Chocolate". rightondigital.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- "Chido Nwokocha Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
- "Interview: Actor Chido Nwokocha of BET's Sistas". Urban Magazine. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (2019-08-13). "BET Rounds Out 'Sistas' Cast With Chido Nwokocha, DeVale Ellis, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin Walton and Anthony Dalton". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- "Chido Nwokocha, DeVale Ellis, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin Walton, and Anthony Dalton Added To BET and Tyler Perry's Sistas Series". blackfilm.com - Black Movies, Television, and Theatre News. 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "The Overhead Compartment with Chido Nwokocha". Pursuitist. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- "'Tyler Perry's Sistas' Star Chido Nwokocha Says 'Hold On To Your Seats' Heading Into Season 2". BET.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- "Locals make it big in Hollywood". Mountain Democrat. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
- "'Days of Our Lives' Spoilers - Big Shakeups On The Way: Chido Nwokocha, Chloe and More". Daily Soap Dish. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- Horner, Cynthia (2020-12-09). "Meet Chido Nwokocha: Sistas' Delectable Hunk Of Chocolate". rightondigital.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.