Nnamdi Asomugha, 1981
Writers · July 6, 1981
Nnamdi Asomugha
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Nnamdi Asomugha is 44 years old, born July 6, 1981 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Nnamdi Asomugha transitioned from NFL cornerback to critically acclaimed actor and producer. Born July 6, 1981, in the US, he played 11 seasons in professional football before pivoting to film and theater. His performance in Crown Heights (2017) earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination and widespread recognition as a breakout performer. A Cancer born under life-path number 5, he thrives in creative reinvention.
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Biography
Nnamdi Asomugha is an American actor, director, producer, and former professional football cornerback. Born July 6, 1981, he played 11 seasons in the National Football League with the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers after being drafted in the first round in 2003. He was voted All-Pro four times and selected to Fox Sports's NFL All-Decade Team 2000–2009 and USA Today's NFL All-Decade Team 2000s, cementing his status as one of the greatest Raiders of all time.
Asomugha's acting career broke through with his portrayal of Carl King in Crown Heights (2017), earning him an Independent Spirit Award nomination and an NAACP Image Award nomination. Variety named him one of seven breakout performers that year. He made his Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Soldier's Play (2020), reprising a role originally performed by Denzel Washington. The production won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. He produced and starred in Sylvie's Love (2020), which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie, and Variety subsequently named him one of its '10 Producers to Watch'.
As a screenwriter and actor, Asomugha works across film, television, and theater, building a reputation for serious dramatic roles. Born under Cancer, his life-path number 5 reflects his adaptive career trajectory—from athletic discipline to artistic expression. His work in the US entertainment industry demonstrates sustained creative range across multiple mediums.
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Before Fame
Asomugha played college football for the California Golden Bears before being selected in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. During his 11-year NFL career, he established himself as a shutdown cornerback, earning four All-Pro selections and recognition as one of the best defensive backs of the 2000s. His foundation in professional athletics preceded his transition into acting.
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Trivia
- He made his Broadway debut in A Soldier's Play (2020), a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, in a role originally created by Denzel Washington.
- Variety recognized him as both a breakout performer of 2017 and one of its '10 Producers to Watch' in 2020.
- His production Sylvie's Love (2020) earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie—his first Emmy nod.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Nnamdi Asomugha reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
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- Nnamdi Asomugha is 44 years old (born July 6, 1981).
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- Nnamdi Asomugha was born on July 6, 1981.
- What is Nnamdi Asomugha's zodiac sign?
- Nnamdi Asomugha is a Cancer, born July 6, 1981.
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- Nnamdi Asomugha was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Nnamdi Asomugha from?
- Nnamdi Asomugha is from United States.
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- Nnamdi Asomugha is a writer.
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