Kofi Siriboe

Kofi Siriboe began his career in modeling, signing with Wilhelmina Models and Vision Los Angeles, before making his professional acting debut in the 2008 film The Longshots as Javy Hall. He continued to build his early filmography with an appearance in the 2011 film Prom and a guest role as James Newton on the CBS series CSI during its thirteenth season in 2012. Siriboe further expanded his presence with a recurring role as Tyler Miller in the comedy-drama series Awkward from 2014 to 2015, and acclaimed film roles in the Oscar-winning Whiplash (2014) and the critically successful Straight Outta Compton (2015). A significant turning point in Siriboe’s career came with his casting as Ralph Angel Bordelon in the OWN drama series Queen Sugar in 2016.

He maintained this main role for 88 episodes until the series concluded in 2022, earning widespread recognition and three consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. In 2017, Siriboe took on a prominent role as Malik in the hit comedy film Girls Trip, which garnered significant box office success. Beyond his acting work, Siriboe has ventured into directing and producing. He directed the short films Jump (2018) and WTFIMH: What the Fuck Is Mental Health?

He is next slated to appear as James in the upcoming film Meet Me Next Christmas in 2024, continuing to expand his diverse portfolio across film and television.