Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu is a

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, writer, comedian, musician, and producer. He began his entertainment career as a dancer and drummer. He is mostly known for starring and being the face of the Apple TV+ series '' Little America'', a guest star recurring role on ''

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'', playing Okoye in ''

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'', a recurring role as Curtis "CJ" Jackson in '' Complications'', and a supporting role in '' The Sacrament''.

Early life

Conphidance was born and raised in Nigeria. His family later moved to the United States.

Career

Conphidance played the recurring role of Curtis "CJ" James Thompson in '' Complications'' opposite

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. Later that year, he was cast in ''

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'' opposite

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. He guest-starred in '' Hidden America with Jonah Ray'' and played supporting roles in '' The Inspectors'' on

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, '' Satisfaction'' on

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, and '' Good Behavior'' on

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. He appears as Okoye opposite

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fantasy series ''

'', based on the novel by

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as well as the History Channel's Navy SEAL drama, ''

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''. In films, he played supporting roles in ''

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'', '' The Sacrament'', and ''Klippers''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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