Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu is a Nigerian American actor, writer, comedian, musician, and producer. He began his entertainment career as a dancer and drummer. He is mostly known for starring and being the face of the Apple TV+ series Little America, which earned him a nomination for Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series.
Other notable performances include Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022), a recurring guest star role as Pastor Balogun on Bob Hearts Abishola, playing Okoye in American Gods, Curtis "CJ" Jackson in Complications, and a supporting role in The Sacrament.
Early life
Conphidance was born and raised in Nigeria. His family later moved to the United States.
Career
Conphidance played the recurring role of Curtis "CJ" James Thompson in Complications opposite Chris Chalk and Jason O'Mara. Later that year, he was cast in Survivor's Remorse opposite Tichina Arnold, Teyonah Parris, and Erica Ash. He guest-starred in Hidden America with Jonah Ray and played supporting roles in The Inspectors on CBS, Satisfaction on USA Network, and Good Behavior on TNT. He appears as Okoye opposite Orlando Jones in Starz fantasy series American Gods, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman as well as the History Channel's Navy SEAL drama, Six. In films, he played supporting roles in Fist Fight, The Sacrament, and Klippers.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Downline Ikuku 2013 Brotherly Love Emeka Producer The Sacrament Guide #1 2014 Far From the Altar Kevin 2016 Burning Bridges Chase Allegiant Factionless Soldier Domestic Seduction Michael Oto/The Nigerian Jake Producer 2017 Fist Fight Gangster Lifeline Jonah 5 Steps To Get Over Your Ex Egypt 2018 Klippers Drummer Producer Samiya Wale Executive Producer, Producer Cold City Benjamin I Am My Own Mother Kent 2019 Moni Seleem Flipped Amare Diallo 2022 Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Keon Sumpter
Television Year Title Role Notes20112012Day Buy Day with Onye-AlaOnye Ala7 episodes; also Producer 2014The OriginalsBandleaderSatisfactionMusicianEpisode: "Through Partnership" 2015Complications Curtis "CJ" Jackson 8 episodesSurvivor's RemorseMusicianEpisode: "Homebound" 2016The InspectorsChris YoungstenEpisode: "The One That Got Away"Good BehaviorTown Car DriverPilot Episode: "So You're Not an English Teacher"Hidden America with Jonah Ray Dimici Episode: "Atlanta: Past, Present, Living, and Dead"Going In Sketch Comedy ShowMarcell2 episodes2015Take It or Leave It with ConphidanceHimselfProducer 2017SixCIA Asset/DriverEpisode: "Man Down"American GodsOkoyeEpisode 1.4 "The Secret of SpoonsProject IsisxFolami 2018ValorKhalid's Second GuardEpisode "1.12": "Oscar Mike"AtlantaOwnerEpisode 2.3 "Money Bag Shawty"TimelessDying Union SoldierEpisode 2.9 "The General" 2018ClawsToussaintEpisode 2.3 2019Bob Hearts AbisholaPastor BalogunEpisodes 1.9, 1.17, 2.8, and 2.18 2020Little AmericaIwegbuna IkejiEpisode 1.3 "The Cowboy" 2022The Cleaning LadyDr. NnamdiEpisode 1.6 "Mother's Mission"
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