Biografía
Kwesi Boakye, born in Los Angeles, California, is the great-grandson of a revered Ghanaian West African king. He continues to expand his extensive acting portfolio in the city known worldwide as Tinseltown. At just 10 months old, Kwesi landed his first paid role in a baby video, followed by a Baby Gap ad and numerous campaigns for brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Robinsons May, Nordstrom, Guess, Macy's, and H&M, along with over 30 national commercials, showcasing his talent and good fortune. By age 3, Kwesi was eligible to join SAG, officially becoming a member at age 4. In addition to his acting, he excelled academically as a straight-A student and was a standout athlete in basketball, football, and soccer.
Kwesi is an advocate for an eco-friendly environment and regularly volunteers for various charitable causes. He designed a t-shirt for the Nextaid Foundation, donating all proceeds to the charity. In his own words, "Healing the world one good act at a time makes us live in a better place." A devoted fan of Michael Jackson, Kwesi embraces the belief that children can be catalysts for positive change. Today, he is one of the most sought-after young actors in the entertainment industry.
With the world at his fingertips, this Aries boasts an impressive list of acting credits that reflect his royal heritage. His work includes starring alongside Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson and Mary J. Blige in Tyler Perry's #1 box office hit, "I Can Do Bad All by Myself," as well as roles in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," the film "40" directed by acclaimed Turkish director Emre Sahin, which premiered at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival, and a lead role in "Unconditional," starring alongside Lynn Collins and Michael Ealy.
Kwesi is also a series regular on TNT's hit show "Men of a Certain Age," playing Jamie Thoreau, the son of Emmy nominee Andre Braugher, opposite Ray Romano and Scott Bakula. He has made guest appearances on popular TV series such as "The Mentalist," "Hawaii Five-O" with Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, "Southland," "Community," "Hawthorne" with Jada Pinkett Smith, "Daybreak" with Taye Diggs, "Days of Our Lives," "The Shield," and "Strong Medicine." Additionally, he voices the character Darwin Watterson on Cartoon Network's hit animated series "The Amazing World of Gumball," proving that greatness runs in his family.
