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Nnamdi Asomugha is an American actor, producer and former American football cornerback. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, and was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. For many years he was considered one of the best shutdown corners in the NFL. In his 11-year career, he was voted All-Pro four times, including two times to the first team. Asomugha was selected as a member of Fox Sports's NFL All-Decade Team 2000-2009 and USA Today's NFL All-Decade Team 2000s, and is considered one of the greatest Oakland Raiders of all time.



Asomugha received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Carl King in the film Crown Heights (2017). He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male and he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. Variety named him one of the seven breakout performers of 2017.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Original Broadway Production, 2020
Private First Class Melvin Peterson


[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre New York Premiere, 2018
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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2018]
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Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the series premiere of “The Savant,” starring and executive-produced by Tony nominee Jessica Chastain. Watch it now!
Video: Jessica Chastain Stars in Official Trailer for THE SAVANT Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2025

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “The Savant,” the upcoming limited series starring Tony nominee Jessica Chastain. The eight-episode series will debut with the first two episodes on Friday, September 26, 2025. Watch the trailer now!
Photos: First-Look at Jessica Chastain in Crime Thriller Series THE SAVANT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first-look at “The Savant,” the upcoming limited series starring Tony nominee Jessica Chastain. Take a look at the new photos here!
23rd Annual Tribeca Festival Announces 2024 Competition Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

The Tribeca Festival has announced its 2024 competition winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in film, documentaries, and immersive storytelling.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren, and Melba Moore Join Talkback Series at PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr.
Billy Porter, Nicole Ari Parker, James Ijames, and More Set For PURLIE VICTORIOUS Talkback Series
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

The new Broadway production Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr. will host a post-show talkback series this fall at the Music Box Theatre.
PURLIE VICTORIOUS Extends Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr. has announced an extension of its critically claimed Broadway run.
THE GOOD NURSE Starring Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022

Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to uncover the truth in this gripping thriller based on true events. The film stars Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, also featuring Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, Malik Yoba, Alix West Lefler, and Noah Emmerich.
Photos: Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Attend THE GOOD NURSE Premiere
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2022

Check out photos of Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Noah Emmerich, Alix West Lefler, Devyn McDowell, and Malik Yoba, Director Tobias Lindholm, Writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Producers Scott Franklin, Darren Aronofsky, and Michael A. Jackman, Executive Producer Glen Basner, author Charles Graeber at The Good Nurse premiere!
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Jessica Chastain & THE GOOD NURSE Cast Attend TIFF Premiere
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2022

Check out photos of stars Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, Noah Emmerich, and Alix West Lefler, Producers, Scott Franklin, Darren Aronofsky, Michael A. Jackman, Glen Basner, Director, Tobias Lindholm, and real-life hero Amy Loughren at The Good Nurse's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Star in THE GOOD NURSE Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2022

A thriller based on true events, THE GOOD NURSE is directed by Academy Award nominee Tobias Lindholm, written by Academy Award nominee Krysty Wilson-Cairns, and stars Academy Award winners Jessica Chastain as Amy Loughren and Eddie Redmayne as Charles Cullen, as well as Nnamdi Asomugha, Noah Emmerich, and Kim Dickens. Watch the video trailer now!
Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Star in THE GOOD NURSE on Netflix
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022

The Good Nurse is based on Charles Graeber's book of the same name. Based on true events, the film stars Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, also featuring Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, Malik Yoba, Alix West Lefler, and Noah Emmerich.
VIDEO: Tessa Thompson Talks About Shooting THOR on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 8, 2021

Tessa talks about getting in a car accident on New Year’s Eve, leaving for Australia to film Thor: Love and Thunder, the first thing she plans to do when she gets out of quarantine, her new movie Sylvie’s Love with Kerry Washington’s husband Nnamdi Asomugha, and a throwback video of her “playing” the saxophone as a kid.

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How many Broadway shows has Nnamdi Asomugha been in?

Nnamdi Asomugha has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nnamdi Asomugha been in?

Nnamdi Asomugha has not appeared in the West End.

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