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Aug 16, 2023 · Fun fact: the role of Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh) on Ted Lasso was written solely with Richardson's kindness and humor in mind. It only made it that much better when Richardson played opposite...
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Aug 11, 2022 · Landing an Emmy nomination for ‘Ted Lasso’ has been magical and bittersweet for Sam Richardson.
Jan 7, 2024 · 'Ted Lasso' actor Sam Richardson won for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series at the 2023 Emmys, beating Jon Bernthal, Luke Kirby, Nathan Lane, Pedro Pascal and Oliver Platt.
- JP Mangalindan
In 2021, Richardson appeared in Ted Lasso as Edwin Akufo, a part for which he was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, Richardson was in the main cast of the Apple TV+ mystery comedy series The Afterparty.
YearTitleRoleNotes2023–2024Voice, main role2023WesleyVoice, episode: "For Your Consideration"2023TonyVoice, episode: "Tony: The Life of an ...2023Simon PrioleauVoice, main roleOct 1, 2021 · Given Akufo’s role in the story of Ted Lasso season 2, it’s possible that Richardson could continue to appear from time to time in season 3. If Sam agrees to leave his AFC Richmond team, he could still potentially come back for an episode or two in the future, offering some closure to his arc.
- Rick Stevenson
Aug 18, 2022 · When Sam Richardson noticed something oddly familiar in Ted Lasso Season 1, he texted one of his best friends, show co-creator Joe Kelly. And as it turns out, Toheeb Jimoh ‘s Sam Obisanya...
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Jan 6, 2024 · Sam Richardson won the Creative Arts Emmy for Guest Actor In A Comedy Series for his portrayal of Edwin Akufo in the hit Apple series Ted Lasso. He beat out Jon Bernthal for The Bear, Luke...