Portrait of Emmanuel Kabongo

Emmanuel Kabongo

Acting

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.

Born: December 25, 1986

Place of Birth: Zaïre

Filmography

2025
Hell Motel

as Kawayan

2025
It Comes in Waves

as Coach Patterson

2024
Welcome

as Eric White

2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

as Detective Langston James

2024
Sway

as Sway

2023
Simulant

as Joshua

2022
2021
NCIS: Hawaiʻi

as Pirate #2

2021
Death She Wrote

as Rand Tollson

2020
Québexit

as James Brodie

2020
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
2017
21 Thunder

as Junior Lolo

2017
Taken

as Domingo

2016
The Other Half

as Officer James

2016
Antibirth

as Luke

2015
Quantico

as Kamran Tahan

2014
2014
Pompeii

as African Gladiator

2014
2013
Hemlock Grove

as Marshall

2012
Cybergeddon

as FBI Agent #1

2011
Christmas Magic

as Chef #1

2010
Rookie Blue

as Shay Bishop