Skipper Elekwachi

Skipper Elekwachi

Personal Details

Biography

Skipper Elekwachi's impressive credits include the critically acclaimed "Thriller" on Netflix, as well as the thought-provoking films "Straight Outta Oakland" and "Licks", which garnered numerous award nominations at the prestigious SXSW festival.

Born and raised in San Francisco's Hunter's Point, Skipper's early life was marked by a sense of restlessness and disillusionment, which he channeled into sports and acting as a means of escape from the harsh realities of his community.

His introduction to the world of acting began when he enrolled in the esteemed American Conservatory Theater, where he honed his craft and laid the foundation for a lifelong passion.

In addition to his theatrical pursuits, Skipper's athletic endeavors led him to play arena football and even earned him an invitation to try out for the legendary San Francisco 49ers.

Skipper Elekwachi holds a degree in Kinesiology from Concordia University Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has continued to refine his acting skills through extensive studies in Los Angeles with renowned coaches such as Diana Castle, Ivana Chubbuck, Margie Haber, and Second City.

Career

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2025
Freaky Tales
Freaky Tales as Detective Pierce
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2023
Cerebrum
Cerebrum as DrivU Driver
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2019
The Bumbry Encounter
The Bumbry Encounter as Terry Bumbry
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2018
Thriller
Thriller as Eazy
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2017
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2014
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2013
Licks
Licks as Maalik