Omari K. Chancellor is a Crucian-American actor and filmmaker known for his role in Peter Farrelly's 2022 war biopic, The Greatest Beer Run Ever.
Early life Chancellor was born to Trinidadian immigrants and raised on the island of Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where he played soccer and rugby. He also holds an MFA from New York University's Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts.
Career Just after finishing at NYU, Chancellor joined the cast of The Greatest Beer Run Ever, playing MP Erickson, a soldier aiding John “Chickie” Donohue in his travels.
They made their commercial directing debut in 2025, helming Puma's national Back-to-School campaign.
Chancellor recurred on Ryan Murphy's romantic drama series Love Story.
In 2026, Chancellor starred in a revival of Fences at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. He played Cory Maxson opposite Dorian Missick and De’Adre Aziza as Troy and Rose, respectively.
Personal life Chancellor resides in New York City. He is the founder of Brooklyn-based production company Gyaldem.us.
Filmography Film & Television +YearTitleRoleNotes2021The One?DariusAlso writer, director, and producer2021House of Brotherly LoveJalenShort Film2022The Greatest Beer Run EverErickson2023Swipe NYCTrevor2024ElsbethHunter McGrathEpisode: "Ball Girl"2026Chicago MedTravis AbbottEpisode: "The Book of Charles"2026Love StoryGordon HendersonRecurringTBACalifornia SkateEmory
Theatre
+YearTitleRoleVenue2019softAntoineRegional, Williamstown Theatre Festival 2023AmaniRobert / Davion / LamarOff-Broadway, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater2026FencesCoryRegional, Old Globe Theatre2026PurposeNazareth JasperRegional, Huntington Theatre Company
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