Nicco Annan, born May 7, 1989, is a popular American actor, dancer, and choreographer. In the Starz drama series P-Valley, which is a remake of the Katori Hall play Pussy Valley in which Annan originated the role of Uncle Clifford, he is best recognized for his portrayal of the character.
Nicco Annan Bio:
Full Name: | Nicco Annan |
Date Of Birth: | May 7, 1989 |
Place Of Birth: | Detroit |
State of Origin: | Michigan |
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Actor, Dancer, and Choreographer |
Net Worth: | $2 million |
Wife: | Nafeesha Nicholson |
Early life and Education
Annan grew up in Detroit, Michigan’s North End neighbourhood.His father is Ghanaian, while his mother is African American and was raised in the south.
He studied improv and theatre as a young man and knew that acting was what he wanted to do.[4] He joined a dance group when he was 17 years old.
Annan earned his certificate from Cass Technical High School and his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from State University of New York-Purchase, where he studied theatre.
Career
After graduating from college, Annan was selected to serve as the Yale School of Drama’s resident choreographer.
He also participated in Broadway and off-Broadway theatrical plays. In order to pursue acting on television, he relocated to Los Angeles in 2014.
Claws, Shameless, This is Us, and Snowfall all featured Annan. He choreographs the show All American as well.
A friend of Annan’s suggested him for a part in Katori Hall’s 2009 play Pussy Valley, which was based on a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. Annan had an audition for the non-binary owner of the club, Uncle Clifford, and was given the part.
In addition to the big production at Mixed Blood Theatre in 2015, he performed the part in a number of smaller performances and created a thorough background for the character.
Annan reapplied for the role of Uncle Clifford and was cast when Starz decided to adapt the play for television. 2020 saw the premiere of the show P-Valley, and Annan’s performance in the first season was well-received by critics.
He was nominated for both the NAACP Image Awards and the Independent Spirit Awards, and he was included on THR’s list of the Best TV Performances of 2020.
The Hot Wing King, written by Hall and having its off-Broadway premiere in March 2020, featured Annan in the title character.
On Legendary season 2, he made an appearance as a guest judge.
Nicco annan Net Worth
Nicco Annan is a popular American actor, dancer, and choreographer who has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Personal Life
Nicco Annan has openly revealed that he is a gay. However, he is reportedly married to Nafeesha Nicholson, but the claims has not been verified.