Person
Akeem van Flodrop
Acting · Born 1991-01-01
Biography
Akeem van Flodrop (born July 14, 1991, in Würselen) is a German actor. Akeem van Flodrop grew up in North Rhine-Westphalia and developed an early interest in acting, driven in particular by questions regarding social representation in film and television. He first gained attention through roles in productions such as *One Night Off*, *The Kids Turned Out Fine*, and the series *Wrong – unzensiert*. Van Flodrop became known to a wider audience through the comedy series *I Don’t Work Here*, in which he portrayed the lead character, Dawit. The series humorously explores everyday racism and social tensions. For his performance, he was awarded the *Blauer Panther – TV & Streaming Award* in the "Best Actor" category in 2023. This was followed by further roles in feature films and television productions.
Known for
Bettys Diagnose
Roman Archan
Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück
Mothobi
Euphorie
Pfleger
Steirerbiest
Lebron
Manitou's Canoe
J.K.
I don't work here
Dawit
The Shipwrecked Triptych
Henry
Nächte vor Hochzeiten
2025
The Kids Turned Out Fine
Mert
One Night Off
Security Guard/Supervisor
Filmography
- 2026Horst Schlämmer sucht das GlückMothobi
- 2025EuphoriePfleger
- 2025Manitou's CanoeJ.K.
- 2025Nächte vor Hochzeiten
- 2025The Shipwrecked TriptychHenry
- 2023I don't work hereDawit
- 2022The Kids Turned Out FineMert
- 2021One Night OffSecurity Guard/Supervisor
- 2015Bettys DiagnoseRoman Archan
- —SteirerbiestLebron
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