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GeekSweat welcomes British theatre, television and film actor Jimmy Akingbola to the mic stand, to share his stare and flair across the airwaves and get inspired by his chat.
Having showcased his talent in TV via "In The Long Run" (Sky One), "Holby City" (BBC One) and "Arrow" (Sky One) and portraying Steve McFadden in Netflix's SPECTRAL GeekSweat learns of a well-travelled journey into acting.
From humble beginnings Jimmy gives insight into his influences, obstacles he overcame and a brief flirtation with the football profession. Hear what it takes to make it across modern-day film, television and theatre.
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