Ezana Alem
Ezana Alem is an Ethiopian born actor who immigrated to the United States at 13, bringing a distinct global perspective to his work. Fluent in three languages, he developed his English through a deep, early love of film, an influence that continues to shape his approach. He made immediate impact in 2016, booking the lead role in an HBO drama pilot on his very first theatrical audition, and has since appeared in several tv shows and films including, Snowfall( fx), Amazing Stories (Apple TV+) and Reefa (HBO Max). As a natural athlete with a background in martial arts, Ezana moves with intention and carries lived-in presence to every role he approaches.
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Snowfall • TV Drama • Guest Star ( Dimehead ) • FX • Kevin Bray, Karena Evens, Ugla Hauksdottir, Carl Seaton, Alonso Alvares
Amazing Stories • Anthology series • Guest Star ( DJ Williams ) • Apple TV • Sylvan White
Code Black • TV Drama • Co Star ( Dylan) • CBS • Rob Bowman
Mogadishu Minnesota • TV Drama Pilot • Series Regular Lead ( Sameer ) • HBO • Knnan Warsame
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Education
USC • Cinematic Summer Program • Los Angeles , United States
Groundlings • Improv workshop A • Los Angeles , United States
Hal Masonberg • On Camera Acting and Auditioning • Los Angeles , United States
The Young Actors Studio • Technique / Scene study • Los Angeles , United States
The Young Actors Studio • Improv • Los Angeles , United States
The Young Actors Studio ( Jeff Allen Lee) • Voice • Los Angles , United States