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My Take
Megalyn Echikunwoke has the kind of steady, dependable presence that I think holds productions together. Discovered on a theater stage in Spokane and working professionally by fifteen, she built a career across television, film, voice work and now directing without ever chasing easy fame. What draws me to her is that quiet persistence, carving out space in Hollywood while honoring her Nigerian-American roots. She is not the loudest name in any cast, but she is often the most convincing. I am especially curious to see where her move behind the camera takes her, because performers with that range usually make thoughtful directors.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Megalyn Echikunwoke
- Name (Japanese)
- メガリン・エキカンウォーク
- Reading
- めがりん・えきかんうぉーく
- Born
- May 28, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Chinle High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/megalyn/
- Xhttps://x.com/megalyn
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalyn%20Echikunwoke
Frequently asked questions
When was Megalyn Echikunwoke born?
Born May 28, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Megalyn Echikunwoke from?
Megalyn Echikunwoke is from Spokane, Washington, United States.
What does Megalyn Echikunwoke do?
Megalyn Echikunwoke works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.