Chibuikem Uche
Chibuikem Uche is a British–Nigerian actor best known for his role as Cooper Clay in the Peacock teen drama One of Us Is Lying.[1][2] He has also appeared in American Housewife, All American, and the feature film The Tomorrow War.
Early life and education
[edit]Born in London to Nigerian parents, Uche moved to Connecticut with his family at the age of eight. Before pursuing acting, he studied mathematics and worked in the field of actuarial science.[3]
Career
[edit]Uche's first significant onscreen role came in American Housewife, where he appeared as André. He gained wider recognition portraying Cooper Clay in Peacock's teen mystery series One of Us Is Lying, based on the novel by Karen M. McManus. His performance as a closeted high school baseball star navigating identity and suspicion earned him critical notice.[4][5]
Uche continued to build his career with a supporting role as Lt. Ikemba in The Tomorrow War, a high-concept sci-fi film.[6][7] He also guest-starred in shows such as East New York and All American, further establishing his presence in American television.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Tomorrow War | Lt. Ikemba | |
| TBA | You Don't Belong Here |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | American Housewife | Andre | 5 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | One of Us Is Lying | Cooper Clay | Main cast (Season 1 & 2) |
| 2023 | East New York | Terrell Booker Jr. | 1 episode |
| 2024 | All American | Ashely | 2 Episodes |
| 2025 | The Rookie | Sean Larson | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Paradise | Young Fred Collins | 1 episode |
References
[edit]- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni. "'No More Hiding:' Chibuikem Uche Previews 'One Of Us Is Lying' Finale". Forbes.
- ^ Petski, Denise (30 October 2019). "'One Of Us Is Lying': Peacock's YA Mystery Drama Pilot Based On Book Sets Cast". Deadline.
- ^ Felstead, Scott 'Future' (18 October 2021). "Chibuikem Uche Is A Rising Star To Watch Out For In 2021". Muscle & Fitness.
- ^ Penn, Vinnie (2 November 2022). "CT actor previously on 'American Housewife' talks season 2 of 'One of Us Is Lying' on Peacock". CT Insider.
- ^ Hullender, Tatiana (28 October 2021). "Annalisa Cochrane & Chibuikem Uche Interview: One Of Us Is Lying". ScreenRant.
- ^ Ferme, Antonio (16 June 2021). "Chris Pratt Talks J.K. Simmons' 'Freakin' Jacked' Muscles and 'Fun' Underwater Scenes in 'The Tomorrow War'". Variety.
- ^ Felstead, Scott 'Future' (18 October 2021). "Chibuikem Uche Is A Rising Star To Watch Out For In 2021". Muscle & Fitness.