Mauritanian-American actor and producer, whose impressive filmography boasts notable roles in The Circle (2017),The Front Runner (2018),Unicorn Store (2017),Underwater (2020),and Uncorked (2020),as well as memorable appearances in the television series The Get Down (2016-2017) and Sorry for Your Loss (2018-2019).
Born in Mauritania, Athie was just six months old when his diplomat father, seeking political asylum, relocated to the United States. Growing up in New Carrollton, Maryland, Athie's passion for acting was nurtured through his education at the renowned William Esper Studio, where he completed the Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program. Additionally, he honed his craft at the esteemed Yale School of Drama.