Kwesi Boakye

Kwesi Boakye

26 · Born: Apr 6, 1999

Personal Details

BornApr 6, 1999 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Koshie Mills
Relatives
  • Kofi Siriboe (Sibling)
  • Kwame Boateng (Sibling)

Biography

Kwesi Boakye was born in Los Angeles, California, and boasts a rich heritage as the great-grandson of a highly respected Ghanaian West African King. Despite his tender age, Kwesi has already made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, with a vast and impressive acting portfolio that continues to grow.

At just 10 months old, Kwesi landed his first paid job in a baby video, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career. He went on to appear in numerous campaigns for top brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Robinsons May, Nordstroms, Guess, Macy's, and H&M, as well as over 30 national commercials.

Kwesi's talent and dedication were recognized early on, and he became eligible to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) at just three years old. He officially joined the organization at the age of four and has since become one of the most sought-after young thespians in the industry.

In addition to his acting credits, Kwesi is an exceptional student and athlete. He maintained a perfect academic record, earning straight A's, and was a standout in three sports: basketball, football, and soccer.

Kwesi is also a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and charitable causes. He designed a t-shirt for the "Nextaid" foundation and donated 100% of his profits to the charity, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

Inspired by the legacy of Michael Jackson, Kwesi believes that children have the power to bring about change and create a better world. He is a shining example of this philosophy, using his platform to promote positivity and inspire others to do the same.

Kwesi's impressive list of acting credits includes starring roles in films such as "I Can Do Bad All by Myself" alongside Taraji P. Henson and Mary J. Blige, "The Princess and the Frog" for Disney, and "40" directed by Emre Sahin, which premiered at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival. He has also appeared in numerous television shows, including "Men of a Certain Age", "The Mentalist", "Hawaii Five-O", "Southland", "Community", "Hawthorne", and "Days of our Lives", among others.

Furthermore, Kwesi has lent his voice to the popular Cartoon Network animated series "The Amazing World Of Gumball", solidifying his status as a talented and versatile young actor. With his impressive resume and dedication to his craft, Kwesi Boakye is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and promising young stars in the entertainment industry today.

Career

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2020
Tazmanian Devil
Tazmanian Devil as Ike E'Kong
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2017
Colony
Colony as Emmett
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2016
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2012
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Flight
Flight as Young Will (voice)
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2011
The Looney Tunes Show
The Looney Tunes Show as Gossamer (voice)
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2010
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The Mentalist
The Mentalist as Anthony Rome
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2009
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40
40 as Young Godwill
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Men of a Certain Age
Men of a Certain Age as Jamie Thoreau
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2007
Arctic Tale
Arctic Tale as Kid in End Credits
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2006
Happy Feet
Happy Feet as (voice)
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2005