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Oct 1, 2021 · Sam Richardson, a comedian and co-star of Detroiters with Jason Sudeikis, plays Edwin Akufo, a Ghanaian billionaire who offers Sam Obisanya a lucrative deal. Learn how Richardson's connection to the series and Sudeikis's role in Ted Lasso season 2.
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Aug 16, 2023 · The Afterparty and Ted Lasso standout is such a popular character actor that casting directors specifically seek out "Sam Richardson types." Now, he finally has a leading role of his own.
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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...
Jan 7, 2024 · The actor, who plays Edwin Akufo on the Apple TV+ comedy, beat five other nominees in the outstanding guest actor in a comedy series category. He thanked his family, costars and the show's creators in his acceptance speech.
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Aug 11, 2022 · But instead, Richardson is an Emmy nominee for an entirely different standout role: comedy guest actor on a different Apple TV+ show, playing Ghanaian billionaire Edwin Akufo in Season 2 of “...
Aug 11, 2022 · Sam Richardson, who plays Edwin Akufo in Ted Lasso, talks about his Emmy nomination and his switch from his usual "nice guy" persona to a ruthless billionaire. He also reveals his connection to Ghana and his friendship with Toheeb Jimoh, who plays Sam Obisanya.
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Feb 1, 2022 · Sam Richardson talked with me about the "huge secret" that was his 'Ted Lasso' guest role. "It was terrific and I'm so happy they wrote that for me," he said.
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