| Eme Ikwuakor Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 94 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 13, 1984 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Eme Ikwuakor is an American actor who is best known for portraying roles such as Dwayne Turner in On My Block, Gorgon in Marvel’s Inhumans, and Gabe in Ink. He has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Hawaii Five-0, Silicon Valley, Castle, NCIS: Los Angeles, How to Get Away with Murder, Victorious, Outlaw, Miles Fisher: Finish What We Started, Moonfall, ’51 Dons, Everything Before Us, Moonfall, Concussion, Not Safe for Work, and many more.
Born Name
Eme Ikwuakor
Nick Name
Eme
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
After his high school graduation, he was offered a place at the University of Colorado. He also had got track and field scholarship to study sports marketing at the university.
He also later earned a BFA degree in theatrical performance.
Occupation
Actor, writer, and producer
Family
- Father – Killian Ikwuakor (College Professor)
- Mother – Patricia Ikwuakor
- Siblings – Obi Ikwuakor (Triplet Sister), Ak Ikwuakor (Triplet Brother) (Founder of the non-profit organization called Empower2Play). He has three other older brothers as well.
Manager
Eme Ikwuakor is represented by Singular Talent and The Priluck Company.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 191 cm
Weight
94 kg or 207 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Eme has been a relative newcomer to widespread fame. Plus, during his late entry as a star of the mainstream show, he has shown reluctance in discussing his private life.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
On both his parents’ sides, he has Nigerian ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall and imposing body
- Trimmed beard and mustache
Measurements
His body specifications may be –
- Chest – 47 in or 119 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 17 in or 43 cm
- Waist – 36 in or 91.5 cm
Best Known For
- Being cast in one of the leading roles in the superhero action TV series, Marvel’s Inhumans.
- Having played the role of Black Ops Commander in the science fiction TV series, Extant.
- Having made a slew of guest appearances on the popular TV shows such as Castle, Silicon Valley, and NCIS: Los Angeles.
First Film
In 2009, Eme made his theatrical film debut in the supporting role in the sci-fi fantasy movie, Ink.
First TV Show
In 2010, he made his first TV show appearance in the minor role of a Young Cop in the legal drama series, Outlaw.
Personal Trainer
Eme Ikwuakor trains at the UFC Gym to keep himself in a fighting shape. He performs martial arts oriented workouts which involve a flurry of kicks and punches and sometimes, he has to hit 1000 kicks in his workout.
There are other MMA inspired moves in his workouts and sparring. However, he is not averse to regular weight lifting and strength training workouts too.
Eme Ikwuakor Facts
- When he was studying in college, the college advisor asked him to give acting a try.
- In the early days of his acting career, he was cast in the role of Tom Robinson in a theatre production of To Kill a Mockingbird. He later called performing in it as life changing experience.
- In his early struggling days as an actor, he was a member of the Interactive Theater Project in Colorado, which was a professional acting troupe that aimed to bring social change through theatre.
Featured Image by Eme Ikwuakor / Instagram
