Chet Anekwe was born in Lagos, Nigeria, raised in Jamaica Queens, New York City and now calls Los Angeles home. His work spans Hollywood, Nigerian cinema and New York theater. He can be seen in recent 2018 episodes of "How to Get Away With Murder" with Viola Davis,"The Affair" with Dominic West, "Scorpion" , as well as "New Girl" (2016). Chet also worked opposite Academy Award winner, Mo'Nique, in "Phat Girlz" (2006) Chet has been nominated for and won various awards for his performances. Nominated for Best Actor Viv Audelco Award (1997) for playing Joseph Cinque (The Amistad Story). He and the cast of "Real Black Men Don't Sit Crossed Legged On The Floor" won the Viv Award (2006) for Best Ensemble cast. He Best Actor nominee, African Movie Academy Awards (2012). - IMDb Mini Biography By: ChetAnekwe.com
