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Nicco Annan
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Annan in 2020
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Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor dancer choreographer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | P-Valley |
Nicco Annan is an American actor, dancer, and choreographer. He is famous for playing Uncle Clifford in the TV show P-Valley. He first played this role in a play by Katori Hall, which the TV show is based on.
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Growing Up and School
Nicco Annan grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His mother is African American and grew up in the southern United States. His father is from Ghana.
From a young age, Nicco loved acting. He learned about improv and theater when he was young. When he was 17, he joined a dance group.
Nicco went to Cass Technical High School. He then studied theater at the State University of New York at Purchase. Here, he earned his degree in Fine Arts.
Nicco's Acting Career
After college, Nicco Annan worked as a choreographer at the Yale School of Drama. A choreographer creates dance routines. He also acted in plays both on and off-Broadway in New York City.
In 2014, he moved to Los Angeles to act in TV shows. Nicco has appeared in popular shows like Claws, Shameless, This is Us, and Snowfall. He also works as a choreographer for the TV series All American.
Playing Uncle Clifford
Nicco Annan tried out for the role of Uncle Clifford. This character is the non-binary owner of a club. Nicco worked hard to create a detailed background for the character. He played Uncle Clifford in several small shows. He also played the role in the full play at Mixed Blood Theatre in 2015.
When the play was made into a TV show by Starz, Nicco auditioned again. He was chosen to play Uncle Clifford once more. The TV show, P-Valley, started in 2020. Nicco received great praise for his acting in the first season.
He was even named one of the Best TV Performances of 2020 by THR. He also received nominations for awards like the NAACP Image Awards.
Other Acting Roles
Nicco Annan played a main role in Katori Hall's play The Hot Wing King. This play first opened in March 2020.
He also appeared as a guest judge on season 2 of the TV show Legendary.
Awards and Nominations
Nicco Annan has been recognized for his amazing acting.
- 2020 – Nominee, Best Featured Actor in a Play Off-Broadway, Antonyo Awards (for The Hot Wing King)
- 2021 – Nominee, Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series, Independent Spirit Awards (for P-Valley)
- 2021 – Nominee, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Awards (for P-Valley)
- 2023 – Winner, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Awards (for P-Valley)
