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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Manitou's Canoe (2025) — J.K.
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One Night Off (2021) — Security Guard/Supervisor
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Horst Schlämmer sucht das Glück (2026) — Mothobi
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Bettys Diagnose (2015) — Roman Archan
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Euphorie (2025) — Pfleger
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Nächte vor Hochzeiten (2025)
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The Kids Turned Out Fine (2022) — Mert
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The Shipwrecked Triptych (2025) — Henry
- Steirerbiest — Lebron
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I don't work here (2023) — Dawit