Actor/Writer/Director
<div> </div> <div>Bambadjan Bamba was born in the Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) and spent his adolescent years between the south Bronx and Richmond, Virginia. He studied at the Conservatory of Film and Dramatic Arts in New York City and honed his skills in writing, directing and producing as a founding member of the Sacred Drum Company. </div> <div> </div> <div>Bambadjan is consistent with landing notable roles alongside seasoned actors. His credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Sopranos, Bones, Parenthood, Chaos, NCIS: LA, ER, Cold Case, Law & Order and HBO’s Wycleff in America in which he played a series regular as the young Wycleff Jean. His film credits include Contagion, Beginners, I Think I Love My Wife with Chris Rock, Sympathy for Delicious with Mark Ruffalo, Fred: The Movie</div> <div> </div> <div>He speaks fluent French, English and Dioula. When he’s off camera, you can find Bambadjan giving back to his community through programs like the Mercy Outreach Ministries. Since 2006, he has worked with the organization to give out free groceries to those in need. He also participated in the 13th Annual Read Across America event for the Compton Unified School District.</div>