Omari K. Chancellor
Omari K. Chancellor is a Crucian-American actor and filmmaker known for his role in Peter Farrelly's 2022 war biopic, The Greatest Beer Run Ever.[1][2][3]
Early life
Chancellor was born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands.[2] He attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where he played soccer and rugby. He also holds an MFA from New York University's Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts.[3][4][5]
Career
Just after finishing at NYU, Chancellor joined the cast of The Greatest Beer Run Ever, playing MP Erickson, a soldier aiding John “Chickie” Donohue in his travels.
They made their commercial directing debut in 2025, helming Puma's national Back-to-School campaign.[6]
Chancellor recurred on Ryan Murphy's romantic drama series Love Story.[3]
In 2026, Chancellor starred in a revival of Fences at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. He played Cory Maxson opposite Dorian Missick and De’Adre Aziza as Troy and Rose, respectively.[7]
Personal life
Chancellor resides in New York City.[8] He is the founder of Brooklyn-based production company, Gyaldem.us[9]
Filmography
Film & Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The One? | Darius | Also writer, director, and producer |
| 2021 | House of Brotherly Love | Jalen | Short Film |
| 2022 | The Greatest Beer Run Ever | Erickson | |
| 2023 | Swipe NYC | Trevor | |
| 2024 | Elsbeth | Hunter McGrath | Episode: "Ball Girl" |
| 2026 | Chicago Med | Travis Abbott | Episode: "The Book of Charles" |
| 2026 | Love Story | Gordon Henderson | Recurring |
| TBA | California Skate | Emory |
References
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (2021-11-08). "'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' Adds Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Matt Cook, Omari K. Chancellor & Will Hochman". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- 1 2 "Scene on the screen". roanoke.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- 1 2 3 Cordero, Rosy (2025-07-14). "Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story' Casts Omari K. Chancellor As Fashion Designer Gordon Henderson". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ "Grad Acting: Omari Chancellor ('21) Joins the Cast of". tisch.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "How Does the Cast of "American Love Story" Compare to Their Real-Life Counterparts?". Harper's BAZAAR. 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Palette Group | PUMA: Back to School AW25". www.palettegrp.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/10/review-old-globes-moving-fences-a-superbly-staged-classic/
- ↑ "The One — Omari K. Chancellor". ARTWIFE. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ↑ https://www.gyaldem.us