Ato Essandoh, an American television and film actor, has graced both the big and small screens with his talent. Let’s explore some of his notable work:

Movies:

1. Jason Bourne (2016): A thrilling action film where Ato played the character Craig Jeffers
2. Blood Diamond (2006): In this intense drama, he portrayed Commander ‘Rambo’
3. Django Unchained (2012): Ato took on the role of D’Artagnan in Quentin Tarantino’s epic western.

TV Shows:

1. Copper (2012–2013): As Matthew Freeman, a brilliant Civil War doctor, he left a lasting impression in this gritty crime series.
2. Elementary (2012–2018): Ato played Alfredo Llamosa, a recurring character who adds depth to the show’s dynamic duo
3. Blue Bloods (2011–2016): Reverend Darnell Potter made appearances across several seasons of this police procedural drama

Brief history of ato essandoh

Ato was born in 1972 to Ghanaian parents and graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1990. He received a B.S. in chemical engineering from Cornell University. He first joined theater when he was dared to do so by a girlfriend. He studied acting under James Price at The Acting Studio – New York in New York City.  He is also a playwright, and authored Black Thang which is published in the anthology Plays and Playwrights 2003. Essandoh is the co-founder of The Defiant Ones writing and performance group.