Eme Ikwuakor

Eme Ikwuakor (ick-walker) a triplet and one of six siblings (five brothers and one sister), was born in Arvada, Colorado, to Nigerian parents. His father, Killian Ikwuakor, immigrated to the United States on a scholarship to the Colorado School of Mines, where he graduated with a Ph.D. in Geophysics. His mother, Patricia, currently operates a business in African Imports/Exports. Eme attended the University of Colorado on a track and field scholarship but initially considered a sports marketing major. However, an advisor recommended a theater major, which he enrolled in and quickly landed the role of Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This experience profoundly impacted his life. Always captivated by history and African-American rights issues, Ikwuakor subsequently became deeply involved in the Interactive Theater Project in Colorado, a professional acting troupe dedicated to theater for social change. This experience significantly influenced his career aspirations. Ikwuakor is passionate about advocating for causes such as Standing Rock, race, and socioeconomic-related issues. During this period, he was cast in "Ink," a critically acclaimed, locally produced, independent science fiction feature film that received Best Colorado Film honors at the 2009 Denver Film Critics Society awards and was widely regarded as one of the best films of 2009 (JoBlo). In addition to his work in Ink, Eme has appeared in several notable films, including "Concussion" with Will Smith, "Murder in the Dark," "Not Safe for Work," and "The Outlaw Johnny Black" opposite Michael Jai White. He also was in the Russo Brothers' Netflix film "The Gray Man" with Chris Evans and Roland Emmerich's "Moonfall" with Hale Berry. On television, Eme is widely recognized for his portrayal of Gorgon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He has also made significant contributions to other television series, such as Dwayne in Netflix's popular series "On My Block" and Ejijah in the CBS reboot of "Matlock." His television credits include "Counterpart," "NCIS," "How to Get Away with Murder," "Victorious," and "Silicon Valley." Presently, Eme resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Megha, and their two children, Taj and Tarek.