Nyambi Nyambi

Nyambi Nyambi (April 26, 1979) is an American character actor. His most prominent role is Samuel in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly.

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Early life and education

Nyambi was born in Norman, Oklahoma to Nigerian parents on April 26, 1979. He played Division I basketball while attending college at Bucknell University. After graduating, he earned his Master of Fine Arts in acting at New York University.[1]

Career

His first acting job was in a bit part in the independent film Day Night Day Night as Organizer.

He appeared in the episode "Four Cops Shot" in the final season of Law & Order and in an independent film William Vincent alongside James Franco and Josh Lucas.

His big break came when he was cast in the sitcom Mike & Molly as Samuel, a Senegalese waiter who works at Mike and Carl's favorite restaurant. He, like the other characters, takes part in insulting Mike about his obesity.

References

  1. ^ Profile at CBS

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