Quick Facts
Born:
1991-01-01
Birthplace:
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Credits:
10 Total Roles
Akeem van Flodrop
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Biography
Akeem van Flodrop (born July 14, 1991, in Würselen) is a German actor.
Akeem van Flodrop grew up in North Rhine-Westphalia and developed an early interest in acting, driven in particular by questions regarding social representation in film and television. He first gained attention through roles in productions such as *One Night Off*, *The Kids Turned Out Fine*, and the series *Wrong – unzensiert*.
Van Flodrop became known to a wider audience through the comedy series *I Don’t Work Here*, in which he portrayed the lead character, Dawit. The series humorously explores everyday racism and social tensions. For his performance, he was awarded the *Blauer Panther – TV & Streaming Award* in the "Best Actor" category in 2023. This was followed by further roles in feature films and television productions.
Akeem van Flodrop grew up in North Rhine-Westphalia and developed an early interest in acting, driven in particular by questions regarding social representation in film and television. He first gained attention through roles in productions such as *One Night Off*, *The Kids Turned Out Fine*, and the series *Wrong – unzensiert*.
Van Flodrop became known to a wider audience through the comedy series *I Don’t Work Here*, in which he portrayed the lead character, Dawit. The series humorously explores everyday racism and social tensions. For his performance, he was awarded the *Blauer Panther – TV & Streaming Award* in the "Best Actor" category in 2023. This was followed by further roles in feature films and television productions.
Known For
Manitou's Canoe
J.K.
One Night Off
Security Guard/Supervisor
Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück
Mothobi
Bettys Diagnose
Roman Archan
Euphorie
Pfleger
Nächte vor Hochzeiten
Self
The Kids Turned Out Fine
Mert
The Shipwrecked Triptych
Henry
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück MOVIE | Mothobi |
| 2025 | Euphorie TV | Pfleger |
| 2025 | Manitou's Canoe MOVIE | J.K. |
| 2025 | Nächte vor Hochzeiten MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Shipwrecked Triptych MOVIE | Henry |
| 2023 | I don't work here TV | Dawit |
| 2022 | The Kids Turned Out Fine MOVIE | Mert |
| 2021 | One Night Off MOVIE | Security Guard/Supervisor |
| 2015 | Bettys Diagnose TV | Roman Archan |
| Steirerbiest MOVIE | Lebron |