Jimmy Akingbola Signs With Paradigm

EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Akingbola, known best for the fan-favorite role of Geoffrey on Bel-Air, has signed with Paradigm for representation.

Akingbola played the Banks family house manager Geoffrey Thompson in 38 episodes of Bel-Air, the reimagining of the classic 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He’ll next be seen in ITV and ZDF‘s upcoming space mystery drama series First Woman. Akingbola’s earlier credits include the role of DC Steve Bradshaw in ITV crime thriller The Tower, as well as the role of Valentine in the third season of Idris Elba’s comedy In The Long Run, BAFTA-winning comedy Rev and ITV’s Kate and Koji.

Akingbola also appeared in Emmy-nominated Most Dangerous Game for Quibi, with Christoph Waltz and Liam Hemsworth, Apple TV’s Ted Lasso and the CW’s Arrow.

His stage credits include Blue/Orange at The Crucible Theatre, directed by Kathy Burke, The Island at The Young Vic, along with The Cut (Donmar Warehouse), Look Back In Anger (Jermyn Street Theatre), Prayer Room (Lyceum Theatre) and Father Comes Home From the Wars (Royal Court).

Akingbola continues to be represented by Anonymous Content, B-Side Management and Peikoff Mahan.