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Gbenga Akinnagbe, born on December 12, 1978 in Washington, D.C., United States, is a television actor, film actor and screenwriter. That puts Gbenga Akinnagbe at 47 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Colonel Zadok A. Magruder High School and Bucknell University.
My Take
For me, Gbenga Akinnagbe will always be Chris Partlow from The Wire, that chillingly quiet enforcer who lingers in your memory. A Bucknell graduate from Washington, D.C., he clearly brings intelligence to his craft, and the move into writing and producing confirms he is a full-fledged storyteller, not just a hired face. His Larry Brown on The Deuce was equally textured. I gravitate toward character actors who anchor great ensembles rather than chase top billing, and Akinnagbe is a prime example. At his stage of career, I expect his most interesting work may still be ahead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gbenga Akinnagbe
- Name (Japanese)
- ベンガ・アキナベ
- Reading
- べんが・あきなべ
- Born
- December 12, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Colonel Zadok A. Magruder High School
- University
- Bucknell University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gbenga Akinnagbe born?
Born December 12, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Gbenga Akinnagbe from?
Gbenga Akinnagbe is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Gbenga Akinnagbe do?
Gbenga Akinnagbe works as actor, television actor, film actor, screenwriter, film producer.
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