Akeem Smith is an accomplished American actor, effortlessly transitioning between film, stage, and television. Born in New York, he relocated to Los Angeles at a young age, where his passion for acting was nurtured from the tender age of 16.
Under the guidance of Faith Acting Studios and later at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Akeem honed his craft, laying the foundation for a successful acting career.
On the stage, Akeem has made a significant impact, bringing to life iconic characters such as music legend Smokey Robinson in "You're All I Need" and the titular character 'Romyo' in "Romyo and Julie Mae" at the esteemed Wilshire Ebell Theater.
In television, Akeem has made notable appearances on popular shows like Grey's Anatomy, That's So Raven, and CSI Miami. His 2011 was a particularly busy year, marked by his starring role in the feature film Vile, followed by a co-starring stint opposite LisaRaye in the VH1 television movie Single Ladies, which later evolved into a successful TV series.
Akeem's character 'Woody' became a recurring presence in the show, and he also took on the lead role in the Teen Nick movie The Wonder Girls, produced by Nick Cannon, alongside Korea's most popular pop group. Currently, Akeem is busy filming a guest role on MTV's hit series Teen Wolf.