Television, Theatre & Film Actor; Known for "Bel-Air," "Holby City" & "Ted Lasso"; TMA Award Winner

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jimmy Akingbola Biography

Jimmy Akingbola is a Nigerian-British television, theatre, and film actor whose career spans more than two decades across stage and screen. Akingbola trained at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in Wandsworth, London, earning a three-year, full-time acting diploma. After college, he began appearing in plays at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, where he developed his stage presence. He received the TMA Award for Best Supporting Actor for the play "Blue/Orange." Akingbola also became the first Black actor to play the anti-hero Jimmy Porter in John Osborne's "Look Back in Anger" at Jermyn Street Theatre.

Akingbola expanded into television with recurring roles on British TV shows including "Stupid" on BBC, "The Crouches" on BBC One, and "HolbyBlue" on BBC One. He portrayed Antoine Malick in the medical drama "Holby City," a role that gained recognition in the UK. Additional British credits include DC Steve Bradshaw in the ITV crime thriller "The Tower," Valentine in Idris Elba's comedy "In The Long Run," the BAFTA-winning comedy "Rev," and appearances in the Emmy-nominated "Most Dangerous Game" and Apple TV's "Ted Lasso."

After relocating to Los Angeles, Akingbola was cast as Geoffrey Thompson in "Bel-Air," the reimagining of the 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." He played the Banks family house manager in 38 episodes, contributing to the show's exploration of contemporary themes and its introduction of a new generation to the story of Will from West Philadelphia. His portrayal of Geoffrey established Akingbola as a notable dramatic actor in international television.

In addition to acting, Akingbola has engaged in advocacy work, drawing from his personal experiences in the care system. In the documentary "Handle With Care," he explores his upbringing, adoption, fostering, and the experiences of families involved in interracial adoption. The film examines the realities of the care system and aims to foster understanding and support for those navigating similar circumstances.

Akingbola's body of work spans theatre, British television dramas, and American streaming series, reflecting his commitment to diverse storytelling and representation in the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

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Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Will Smith, James Bond & Becoming a Global Nigerian Icon | One54 Africa

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