Bambadjan Bamba is an Ivorian-American actor, filmmaker, and immigrant rights advocate. Born on January 30, 1982, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, he relocated to the United States at age 10 amid political unrest. Growing up in the South Bronx and Richmond, Virginia, he pursued drama studies at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and became a founding member of the Sacred Drum Company.

He has built a diverse career across film and television, with credits including Law & Order, The Sopranos, ER, Grey’s Anatomy, Bones, and Bosch. Bamba is especially known for his recurring role in The Good Place, his portrayal of a militant leader in Black Panther, and his appearance in Suicide Squad.

As a public figure, Bamba is notably an outspoken immigrant rights advocate. In 2017, he revealed his Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and has since used his platform to support the undocumented community, partnering with organisations like Define American and contributing to cultural anthologies. His efforts have earned him recognition, including awards such as the ACLU’s Courageous Advocate Award and the National Immigration Law Centre’s Courageous Luminary Award.