Chinaza Uche

Chinaza Uche
Born
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
EducationNew York University Tisch School of the Arts
OccupationActor
TelevisionDickinson

Chinaza Uche is a Scottish-born actor based in the United States. He is known for his series regular role in the Apple TV series Dickinson and Silo. He was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actor in a Film for his performance in the film A Good Person (2023).

Early life and education

Chinaza Uche was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, of Nigerian heritage.[1]

He attended the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[2]

Career

In 2018 Uche appeared in the lead role of Pius in the film Nigerian Prince, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2018,[3] and closed the Africa International Film Festival in Lagos in November 2018.[citation needed]

Uche has many off-broadway stage credits, including at the Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Theatre Workshop, Classic Stage Company, and the National Black Theatre.[4]

He appeared as a series-regular role as Henry opposite Hailee Steinfeld in the Apple TV+ comedy series Dickinson. He also had roles in television series such as Fear the Walking Dead, Little America, and The Blacklist.[citation needed]

In November 2021 he joined the cast of Apple TV+ thriller series Silo.[5][6]

He starred in the Zach Braff drama film A Good Person alongside Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman,[7] released in 2023.[8]

Awards and nominations

Uche was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actor in a Film for his performance in the film A Good Person (2023).[8]

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Blue Bloods Pete 1 episode
2013 Deception Calvin 1 episode
2013 Mother of George Frank Film
2013-2014 Producing Juliet Aarons 4 episodes
2015 Working On It Eddie 2 episodes
2018 Nigerian Prince Pius Film
2019-2021 Dickinson Henry 23 episodes
2019 The Blacklist Tom Hardekopf 1 episode
2020 Little America Chioke 1 episode
2021 Fear The Walking Dead Derek 1 episode
2021 The Devil Below Shawn Film
2023 How to Rob Sean Price Film
2023 A Good Person Nathan Film
2023–present Silo Paul Billings Series
2024 Law & Order Kenneth Cartwright 1 episode

References

  1. ^ Obioha, Vanessa (23 November 2018). "Nigerian Prince Closes AFRIFF". This Day. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Chinaza Uche". fluxtheatre.org. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Nigerian Prince". tribecafilm. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Chinaza Uche". Broadway World. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (1 November 2021). "'Wool': Harriet Walter, Avi Nash & Chinaza Uche Join Apple's Dystopian Drama As Series Regulars". Deadline. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  6. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (6 March 2023). "'Silo' Trailer Shows Rebecca Ferguson and David Oyelowo in a Mystery Underground Facility". Collider. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (28 October 2021). "Chinaza Uche Joins Zach Braff's MGM Drama 'A Good Person'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b "BAFTA Scotland Awards 2023: Full List of Nominations". www.bafta.org. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.