Chinaza Uche
Chinaza Uche | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Education | New York University Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Television | Dickinson |
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
- ^ Obioha, Vanessa (23 November 2018). "Nigerian Prince Closes AFRIFF". This Day. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Chinaza Uche". fluxtheatre.org. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian Prince". tribecafilm. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Chinaza Uche". Broadway World. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "BAFTA Scotland Awards 2023: Full List of Nominations". www.bafta.org. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
External links
- Chinaza Uche at IMDb