Okezie Morro was born in Watford, England, and spent the early years of his life growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, before returning to England at the age of eight.
As a youngster, Okezie demonstrated a remarkable talent for football and played to a very high level, but unfortunately, an injury would ultimately dash his dreams of becoming a professional footballer. However, this misfortune would serve as a catalyst for him to discover a new passion - acting.
Okezie's remarkable journey in the world of acting began when he was accepted into the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA),where he won a scholarship from The Richard Carne Trust to fund his training. Just before completing his time at LAMDA, Okezie landed a role in his first Hollywood film, the George Lucas-produced World War II epic Red Tails, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, and David Oyelowo.
Since then, Okezie has worked consistently in Film, Television, and Theatre, including appearances on several BBC shows and making his National Theatre debut.
In 2014, Okezie starred in season 3 of MTV Shuga, and in 2017, he became one of the stars of The Mist, a Spike TV series based on the Stephen King novella. The series, adapted and exec produced by Christian Torpe, is set to be one of the breakout shows of 2017 and is highly anticipated, introducing millions of US viewers to Okezie Morro and his talented ensemble of cast members.
Okezie Morro's remarkable journey is a testament to his determination and passion for his craft, and he continues to be a rising star in the world of entertainment.
