Emmanuel Kabongo

Biography

Emmanuel Kabongo is an award-winning lead actor, known for his captivating performances across film, television, and digital platforms. His career has garnered critical acclaim, including three Canadian Screen Award nominations for his work in "Teenagers," "Death She Wrote," and "Chateau Laurier." Kabongo's exceptional talent has also earned him the Rising Star Award at the AfroGlobal Television Excellence Awards, Best Actor at the African Entertainment Awards.

His performance in the breakout movie "SWAY" received widespread praise from critics, further solidifying his status as a leading man in the industry. Kabongo continues to bring depth and authenticity to each character he portrays, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment world.

Known For

Death She Wrote
Death She Wrote
Simulant
Simulant
Write Place, Write Time
Write Place, Write Time
Beautiful Wedding
Beautiful Wedding
Sway
Sway
Antibirth
Antibirth
The Other Half
The Other Half
Extracurricular
Extracurricular

Filmography

2025 Hell Motel
as Kawayan
2025 It Comes in Waves
as Coach Patterson
2025 Trapped in the Spotlight
as Izaak
2024 Welcome
as Eric White
2024 Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
as Detective Langston James
2024 Sway
as Sway
2024 Beautiful Wedding
as Buzz
2023 Simulant
as Joshua
2022 Write Place, Write Time
as Daniel Rose
2021 NCIS: Hawaiʻi
as Pirate #2
2021 Death She Wrote
as Rand Tollson
2020 Québexit
as James Brodie
2020 Outer Banks
as Raj
2020 Extracurricular
as Mike Vanden
2019 V Wars
as Jack Fields
2019 Departure
as Orderly
2019 Hudson & Rex
as Bader / Night Keeper
2019 Hudson & Rex
as Valentine
2018 Guion
as Guion Bluford Jr.
2017 Frankie Drake Mysteries
as Moses Page